Area Manager (Field Based) – Cork/Kerry
About Your New Employer
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A respected distributor in the beauty, skincare, cosmetics, and babycare sectors, selling into pharmacies throughout Ireland.
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This employer is well known for its independent pharmacy relationships, dynamic team culture, and commitment to employee development.
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Now is a great time to join—territories are being restructured for growth, providing the opportunity to make a strong impact from day one.
About Your New Job
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As Area Manager, you will develop sales and relationships in the Cork/Kerry region, focusing on independent pharmacies.
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You must live in Cork and will cover both Cork and Kerry. The previous territory was managed from Waterford, but now needs a Cork-based professional.
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You’ll act as the key representative in the region, managing and growing existing accounts, generating new business, and ensuring best-in-class customer support.
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The position is field-based, reporting to Sales/Commercial Management, and you’ll collaborate with key account managers who focus on the largest national clients.
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The interview process consists of two rounds (MS Teams, then face-to-face).
What Skills You Need
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Proven field-based sales and/or account management experience.
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Success in exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
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Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
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Commercially aware, self-driven, and customer focused.
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Full, clean driving licence.
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Experience with CRMs and Microsoft 365 is an advantage.
What's on Offer
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Salary €43,000 – €45,000 (depending on experience).
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Bonus up to €8,000 per annum, paid quarterly (based on achievement of KPIs).
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Company car (Skoda Octavia), fuel card, and toll tag included.
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22 annual leave days (20 + 2 discretionary).
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€10 per day subsistence allowance.
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Structured training, clear career development opportunities, and the chance to lead growth in a key region.
What's Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me at Sigmar Recruitment to discuss further. This is a 2-stage interview process (MS Teams and in-person).
If this role isn’t right for you, but you’re interested in similar positions, please get in touch—we frequently handle a range of field sales and commercial opportunities!
