Sales Executive, Retail & Convenience

Summary

A hands-on commercial executive role with real customer exposure

The Role
Our new Sales Executive will play an important role in supporting and driving commercial activity across a portfolio of Ireland retail & convenience customers and brands. Sitting within a fast-paced, collaborative Commercial team, this role offers increased responsibility, customer interaction and ownership, making it a strong step up for someone building a career in FMCG sales.

Summary
A hands-on commercial executive role with real customer exposure


The Role
Our new Sales Executive will play an important role in supporting and driving commercial activity across a portfolio of Ireland retail & convenience customers and brands. Sitting within a fast-paced, collaborative Commercial team, this role offers increased responsibility, customer interaction and ownership, making it a strong step up for someone building a career in FMCG sales.
Working closely with Snr National Account Managers and internal stakeholders, you’ll help deliver customer plans, manage key commercial processes and ensure promotional and product activity is executed smoothly across the Ireland grocery landscape.
Your

Key Responsibilities
The new Sales Executive will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining customer pricing, data and commercial files for IOI retail & convenience accounts
• Coordinating promotional activity, including submissions, timelines and post-promo activity
• Supporting forecasting and demand planning through accurate data management and updates
• Leading the coordination of new product launch documentation for UK grocery customers
• Producing sales reports and turning data into clear, actionable commercial insight
• Providing proactive day-to-day support to National Account Managers on key retail accounts
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and customers to ensure smooth commercial execution

The Ideal Candidate

You Will Be

• Experienced in a sales, commercial or account support role within FMCG
• Familiar with Ireland grocery retail/convenience customers and ways of working (experience with Ireland retailers is a strong advantage)
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Confident working with data, numbers and commercial reporting
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working across multiple systems
• A clear, confident communicator who can collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Experience with SAP and/or retailer portals is beneficial, but not essential.

Why Sofina Foods?
You’ll gain meaningful exposure to major UK grocery retailers within a supportive, high-performing Commercial team. With real responsibility, visibility across customer accounts and close collaboration with experienced account managers, this role offers a clear pathway toward future National Account Management opportunities.
Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Ireland
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
IE
Auto Req Id
5686
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