Area Sales Manager

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading home textiles and lifestyle business to recruit an Area Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation with a long-standing heritage, strong brand recognition, and an enviable customer base across the UK and Ireland.

Having established itself as a trusted partner to some of the region's most recognisable retailers, the business continues to invest in growth, customer relationships, and product innovation. This role will play a key part in driving that growth across the Island of Ireland through a combination of account management, relationship building, and new business development.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing retail customer accounts, with a focus on maximising growth opportunities within key revenue-generating relationships
• Build strong relationships with store managers, buyers, and key stakeholders to increase product visibility and secure additional space in-store
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the Island of Ireland, driving sustainable sales growth and market share gains
• Regularly visit customer sites, maintaining a strong presence on the shop floor and ensuring excellent service levels
• Influence buying decisions through effective relationship management, product knowledge, and commercial awareness
• Collaborate with internal colleagues across sales, support, and trading functions to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
• Manage consignment stock relationships and ensure stock levels, merchandising, and product presentation are optimised
• Develop strategic account plans to drive long-term growth and strengthen the company's position as a trusted category partner
• Operate autonomously, effectively planning customer visits, managing territory coverage, and prioritising growth opportunities

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a field sales, account management, business development, or customer-facing commercial role
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Experience engaging with professional buyers and retail stakeholders
• Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to manage your own schedule and territory effectively
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Island of Ireland

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within retail, homewares, textiles, fashion, lifestyle products, or hospitality sectors
• Existing relationships with retail customers operating within the Irish market
• Experience managing a mix of account development and new business responsibilities
• Understanding of merchandising, category management, or retail space planning

What's On Offer

• Competitive base salary and a bonus structure with significant earning potential
• Company car
• Opportunity to join a well-established market leader with an impressive heritage and reputation
• High degree of autonomy and ownership within the role
• Supportive, collaborative culture with approachable and highly engaged leadership
• Long-term career development opportunities within a successful and growing organisation

How To Apply

• To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935491 .
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