Field Sales Account Manager - Ulster

Sales Account Manager - UlsterOverview:We are looking for an experienced Field Sales Account Manager to join our Team to support and develop our category leading front of shop and OTC brands with new and existing retail partners in the Ulster Territory. Key Responsibilities:To maintain regular calls on all specified outlets in your territory in accordance with the current journey schedule.Improve and maintain our portfolio of brands share of space, distribution and displays within specified outlets.Achieve all key trade performance indicators including sales value, sales volume, product distribution, promotional execution, asset placement etc.Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers within the territory.Plan/carry out/support marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales e.g., product launches, and promotions.Work with our training team to ensure in store colleagues are suitably trained to maximise brand performance in their given outlet.Ensure retail partners are accessing our products and assets both in person and digitally thus ensuring optimum annual return from our portfolio of brands.Monitor and report on market and competitor activities, providing accurate and relevant reports and information.Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate means to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.Attend training and to develop relevant product/category knowledge, sales techniques and skillsAttend annual trade exhibitions and in store events, where applicable.Key Experience / Skills / Education:·      A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a FMCG sales development role·      Experience selling front of shop/OTC brands in the Pharmacy or Grocery Channels.·      Accountability for the performance of your territory and an ability to be creative in dealing with accounts.·      Ambitious, pro-active and energetic in developing new business.·      Effective time manager with ability to prioritise/multi-task.·      Full Driving Licence - field based role·      A professional manner, articulate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Location: Field based role covering the Ulster region. Occasional need to be onsite in Citywest, Dublin head office.About United DrugUnited Drug is Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical distribution company and was originally founded by a group of pharmacists in Ballina, Mayo in 1948. In 2022 United Drug became part of the PHOENIX group and is now part of Europe’s leading healthcare provider in the sector. Employing more than 650 staff across operations in Dublin, Limerick and Mayo, we partner with more than 1,900 pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and primary care centres across Ireland. The business spans across three business units; United Drug Wholesale, United Drug Distribution and United Drug Consumer – all leaders in their category. About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX GroupAs Irelands leading fully integrated healthcare provider, we are proud of our mission - We deliver health. PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 talented and experienced people, all passionate about supporting their customers and patients and striving to enhance the quality of life for millions of patients every single day.We operate 5 distribution centres, pharmacies nationwide, deliver over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals, and serve over 500,000 patients each year.By working collaboratively together to provide these solutions, PHX Ireland can enable a sustainable healthcare system and support Irish Healthcare needs.PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group. Having access to Europe’s leading healthcare provider helps us grow and evolve, by adopting best practice, and sharing insights, processes, and expertise we can continuously improve our offering and drive Irish Healthcare forward. We strive to foster an open and inclusive environment, embracing applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our commitment lies in ensuring an accessible interview process for all candidates. If you require additional support or accommodations to attend an interview, we kindly encourage you to reach out to jobs@phxireland.ie