460 Sales Director jobs in Ireland

Company:
Private Label Chilled

Size:
International Food Group

Role:
Sales Director- Retail

Level:
Board

Based:
Ireland

Offer:
£Six Figure + Executive Benefits

Sales Director- Retail | Private Label | FMCG | Strategy & Leadership

The Business

Our client is a
leading force in the private label chilled food sector
, operating across two core product categories where they already command significant market share across the Irish market. Recently, they have also entered a third chilled category that is experiencing exceptional double-digit growth and is considered one of the most exciting areas of the market today.

Their three-year strategic ambition is to master the elusive balance of delivering outstanding quality alongside unbeatable value in their core ranges, while simultaneously pioneering new areas of food development that will create entirely new revenue streams. This next phase of growth is underpinned by substantial investment in both cutting-edge product development and advanced commercial and category solutions.

A critical differentiator for them is the calibre of their
Commercial Leadership Team
. This is where you could have a transformative impact.

The Role

As
Sales Director
, you will lead the Commercial and engage with several key customers at a senior level. You will work cross-functionally and collaboratively, both inside the organisation and externally with key retail partners, to drive a powerful growth agenda that directly shapes and maximises the EBIT performance of the Irish business.

Your remit will include owning and driving a
change agenda
, embedding fresh ways of working and creating a step-change in how the business operates and partners with its customers. Your vision will extend well beyond the immediate horizon. In the short term, you will set ambitious goals two years out, while simultaneously shaping a strategic blueprint looking five years ahead. This will provide an intellectual and commercial stretch unlike anything you have encountered in your career to date.

Working closely with the European CCO, the Managing Director, and your fellow senior leadership colleagues, your plans will form the
commercial and category compass
by which the business sets its future direction.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and lead the strategic vision
for the total chilled portfolio, securing the buy-in of key stakeholders including the Group Executive, the wider employee base, and the board.

Inspire, lead, and elevate a first-class Commercial Team
, delivering exceptional service levels and creating clear competitive separation within the major retailer channel.

Actively contribute at board level
, shaping the broader strategic agenda, driving operational effectiveness, and maximising profitability across the business.

Provide a compelling vision to key customers and suppliers
, building deep strategic partnerships that protect and grow existing business while securing new wins.

Refine and implement the business strategy
, ensuring it unlocks sustainable category growth and delivers on stretching sales, volume, and profit objectives. The board has set an expectation to achieve approximately 40 percent growth over the next four to five years.

Develop and execute a commercial strategy
that positions the business as a modern, innovative private label powerhouse, building substantial equity and future-proofing market leadership.

Identify and define growth categories and consumer need states
, then lead the origination and delivery of innovation that fully capitalises on these opportunities.

Coach, develop, and empower a high-performing commercial and support team
, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and embedding a dynamic performance culture across the organisation.

Why Apply

Operate as Sales Director at the helm of one of the most strategically critical divisions in the business, directly shaping future growth and profitability

Own a multi-million-pound Retail Business Unit, delivering the vision and performance that sets the benchmark for the entire organisation

Work alongside a high-calibre Executive Board, influencing major investment decisions, innovation agendas, and long-range strategic priorities

Be part of a business with substantial resources and clear ambition, committed to building long-term category leadership and brand equity in private label

Stretch yourself intellectually and commercially, with both near-term and long-horizon goals that will challenge and accelerate your development

Build a platform for significant career advancement, with a clear pathway to broader commercial board roles or future GM and MD opportunities

Candidate Requirements

You will already be operating in a
senior commercial or sales leadership role within chilled food
, ideally at Sales Director or Head of Sales level.

However, the client is open to outstanding individuals who are currently at Business Unit Director level, provided you are clearly outperforming your peer group and ready to embrace the most significant challenge of your career to date.

You will combine a
genuine passion for food with exceptional relationship-building skills
, enabling you to operate as a trusted partner to both customers and internal stakeholders.

You will bring strategic vision, commercial depth, and the leadership capability required to thrive in one of the most critical roles on the Executive Board.

Sales Director

Our client a leading energy company is expanding its sales department and is seeking to appoint an Sales director. You will be responsible office and the management of your internal and field sales team with support from our senior management team.

The Role:

The successful candidte will lead the internal sales & field sales team with the ability and ambition to develop the business operationally and commercially. You will lead and maintain a high-performance culture, fostering an environment of collaboration and openness. You are commercially astute, and results-driven with great sales leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in B2B sales management in a high volume service / product.
• Develop the team's commercial awareness by coaching, motivating, involving and inspiring others, winning their trust, support and commitment. Empower others to achieve optimum results.
• Proven experience managing and developing a high-performance inside sales team.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with all stakeholders within and outside the organisation.
• Ability to manage business targets, goals and objectives.
• Proven track record in coaching and giving feedback.
• Experience of reporting and presenting at senior level.
• Self-motivated & ambitious with a strong customer focus.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office.

Requirements:

• Strong customer focus and ability to build lasting customer relationships.
• Expertise in people management and leadership.
• Excellent computer skills (including Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability is essential.

Our reference:

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Grow with us Join our dynamic Sales Liquid Asset & Insourcing Team as Sales Director.

Are you ready to drive growth across one of Europe's most exciting markets? We're seeking an exceptional Sales Director who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and making a real impact in the investment fund industry.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Spearhead client acquisition across Europe and beyond for asset managers
• Identify and develop high-value prospects, turning market insights into revenue growth
• Represent our company at exclusive industry events and high-stakes client presentations
• Craft winning proposals and negotiate game-changing agreements
• Cultivate strategic relationships that drive long-term business success
• Leverage market intelligence to anticipate trends and client needs
• Collaborate with our marketing team to create impactful, targeted campaigns

Your skills and experience:

• Proven track record in investment fund sales with deep ManCo sector knowledge
• Established network across Irish and Luxembourg markets—your connections are your competitive advantage
• International experience that sets you apart in cross-border transactions
• Natural resilience and adaptability—you thrive under pressure and turn challenges into opportunities
• Self-motivated achiever who takes initiative and delivers results
• Sharp analytical mind combined with strategic thinking abilities
• Confident, professional presence that wins over clients and stakeholders
• Fluent English with exceptional communication skills
• Service-oriented approach that puts client success first
• Collaborative spirit that enhances team performance
• Ready to explore new markets through national and international travel

What we offer:

• A performance-related salary
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional annual leave
• Travel allowance or tax saver ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model
• Modern workplace in a conveniently situated location

We are pioneers in the investment industry and market leaders for fund services and white label funds. Our clients, institutional investors and asset managers value our independence and the expertise we have gained from more than 50 years in the industry. Today we offer the full range of investment vehicles for all asset classes across international borders.

Universal-Investment aims to become the leading European fund service platform and Super ManCo for all asset classes and we are looking for individuals who share our core values: Trust & Engagement, Excellence & Expertise and Change

& Innovation.

To find out more check our website:
Universal-

Job Description: Sales Director Japan

Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. And we do it through the ongoing development of a powerful, purpose-built software platform. In 2014, after eight years of intensive software development, we launched Kneat Gx—the world's most advanced validation software to help revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency, and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. Our solution is now used by some of the world's leading Life Sciences companies.

What we're looking for

As Kneat continues to expand, we are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Director to join our Sales Department based in Japan.

Position overview

Responsibilities
Reporting to our VP of Sales, the Sales Director - Japan will be responsible for the following within the Japanese Market:

• Research, identify, and tenaciously generate weekly new opportunities via the phone, your network, and the web.
• Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales funnel.
• Strategically attack the pharmaceutical industry (initially specializing in validation life-cycle management and other GxP testing processes) to close new business.
• Sell our solutions with a consultative approach in a high-energy environment.
• Show the ability to demonstrate the baseline out of the box technology.
• Maintain a high volume of activity including outbound calls, emails, social-selling, and face-to-face appointments.
• Skillfully deliver web-based and/or face-to-face presentations.
• Comfortably sell to VP & C-Suite executives, navigating through multiple decision makers in large complex organizations.
• Consistently beat your quarterly and annual sales quota.
• Have the ability to navigate the procurement process and help drive your prospect to a close.
• Have the ability to learn quickly and hit the ground running with prospecting, discoveries, and demonstrations.
• On a daily basis, track prospects—identify decision makers, timelines, hot-buttons, and specific qualifications and enter data accurately and consistently into the company's CRM.
• Report weekly updates around strategy, progress, and upcoming closure opportunities.
• Attend client networking events in order to build up the Kneat network

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferably Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong background in SaaS/Cloud based sales.
• Strong background in Life Sciences sales.
• 10+ years of B2B relevant sales experience.
• Strong track record of achievement in B2B selling.
• Previously trained in consultative/value-based selling.
• Technically savvy and can personally demonstrate the application.
• Personable, with excellent written and communication skills, high attention to detail.
• Efficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Salesforce, HubSpot.
• Has an attitude which is positive, energetic, flexible, self-driven/motivated, and supportive in a challenging environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work.
• Maintain focus and commitment to assigned targets.
• Willingness to travel.

What we offer you

At Kneat, we truly value ideas and collaboration so we've created an environment that builds, protects, and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success.

We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company.

• A fantastic culture, team, and energy.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Training and professional development.

Kneat
is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform these essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete this application form, please contact us at Ext 2004) or email us at

for assistance.

Commercial Sales Director

About Activ8 Solar Energies

Activ8 Solar Energies is Ireland's largest and most experienced solar PV installer, delivering innovative solar solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial clients since 2007.

Due to continued expansion Activ8 is seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Director for our utility, commercial & industrial division. This job will be based out of our headquarters in Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan and is a permanent position inclusive of salary, bonus, company vehicle, pension, healthcare and additional benefits.

Why Join Us?

At Activ8, we're not just about energy efficient upgrades, we're about people. You'll join a team that values:

• Quality – We don't just meet standards, we set them.
• Innovation – It's in our DNA.
• Respect & Inclusion – Caring for our people fuels our success.
• Accountability – We say what we do, and we do what we say.
• Safety – If it is not safe, we don't do it.

The Opportunity

As Commercial Sales Director, you will take full ownership of the division's commercial and sales performance leading strategy, business development, marketing, and customer engagement. You will play a key role in scaling our Utility, Commercial & Industrial (UCI) division.

This is a senior leadership role for a results driven sales professional who combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership of teams, clients, and key relationships.

Responsibilities Include

• Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and execute a high-impact sales and commercial strategy and process for the UCI division, aligned with Activ8's long-term vision.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new B2B opportunities across utility-scale, commercial, and industrial solar markets.
• Marketing & Positioning: Work closely with marketing department to strengthen brand presence and generate qualified leads in target markets.
• Client & Partner Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to drive repeat business and long-term value.
• Industry Representation: Represent Activ8 at industry events, forums, and with key external stakeholders to strengthen the company's profile and influence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations and project delivery teams to align customer propositions and ensure seamless execution.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing commercial and sales team, fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Sales Director, Commercial Director, or senior business development leader in the renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• Deep knowledge of the Irish energy market, particularly solar PV and related technologies.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and team development.
• Strong network of contacts in the Irish commercial and industrial energy ecosystem.
• Demonstrated success in delivering significant sales growth and securing large-scale commercial deals.
• Experience leading and scaling sales teams, with excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at executive and Board level.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills.
• Resilient, entrepreneurial, and driven to succeed in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
• Passion for sustainability and alignment with Activ8's mission.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Performance Bonus
• Pension Contribution
• Laya Healthcare
• Gym Memberships
• Breakfast Bar
• Life Assurance
• Plus, additional benefits

How to Apply: Interested in making a difference in renewable energy? Apply through the link provided.

Activ8 Solar Energies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Regional Sales Director (Hybrid Cloud Solutions)

We are seeking dynamic, quota-driven Regional Sales Director (Hybrid Cloud Solutions) to drive new business growth across the US and EMEA regions. These are high-impact sales roles requiring a blend of technical fluency in hybrid / multi-cloud and infrastructure architecture and proven sales execution. The ideal candidates are hunters with a track record of closing complex deals, scaling enterprise relationships, and thriving in a high-performing sales teams.

Success in this role requires cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to deliver measurable business growth.

The Role

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Own and exceed regional sales targets for hybrid cloud and associated infrastructure solutions.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities across enterprise and mid-market segments.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline through prospecting, partner channels, and inbound inquiries.

Solution Architecture & Technical Engagement

• Engage with prospects at both a business and technical level, leveraging strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture (private cloud, public cloud integration, data center, networking, security, AWS, etc.).
• Partner closely with Pre-Sales, Product, and Architecture teams to deliver customer-specific solutions that meet client needs.
• Translate customer technical requirements into viable commercial solutions.

Go-To-Market Strategy

• Contribute to the regional GTM strategy, targeting customers with high growth potential in the iGaming industry.
• Collaborate with marketing, partnerships, and product teams to tailor campaigns and offerings to regional needs.
• Represent the company at regional events, conferences, and client briefings to evangelize hybrid cloud capabilities.

Team Development & Enablement

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor top-tier sales talent with both technical aptitude and commercial acumen.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative sales culture.
• Deliver training and enablement programs aligned with product roadmap and customer needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• 8+ years in B2B technology sales.
• Demonstrated success in selling hybrid / multi-cloud, IaaS, or managed infrastructure services, ideally in a multiregional or global context.
• Proven ability to close high-value deals
  
  and exceed quotas consistently.
• Experience working with global customers and multi-stakeholder environments, particularly in regulated or high-growth industries.

Technical Fluency

• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructure, virtualization, networking, storage, security, and interconnectivity.
• Ability to hold credible conversations with CIOs, CTOs, and technical buyers while articulating ROI and business value.
• Experience collaborating with solution architects and cloud engineers.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• Inspirational technology evangelist and coach who thrives in high-growth environments.
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable navigating complex sales cycles and internal cross-functional alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a global infrastructure or hybrid / multi-cloud provider.
• Knowledge of public cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they complement private/hybrid models.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., gaming, financial services, healthcare).
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus for the EMEA role).

Performance Metrics:

• Quarterly and annual sales quotas (individual and team).
• Pipeline growth and velocity.
• New logo acquisition and strategic account expansion.
• Team performance and retention.

Our Company

Continent 8 has powered a second digital revolution – a revolution defined by intense, instantaneous, and omnipresent computing power. We have built and secured the world's most reliable and secure edge network. Our global footprint spans every inhabited continent, and our edge network is local to over 92% of the world's population.

We regularly fend off some of the most sophisticated attacks in the world and our security solutions are known to provide unmatched protection. We have developed specialized expertise in regulatory environments. We help protect against cyber and political risk, ensuring that our world class network delivers high availability and throughput.

Our secure edge network is globally distributed and serves the world's most demanding industries. The gaming and financial trading industries depend on us to process billions of dollars' worth of transactions each day. The transportation and autonomous vehicle industries depend on us to move the world's population. The energy and utility industries depend on us to power critical infrastructure.

Organizations choose Continent 8 when they simply can't afford to lose connectivity.

We are the Edge Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider of choice for the world's most demanding customers.

We are seeking dynamic, quota-driven Regional Sales Director (Hybrid Cloud Solutions) to drive new business growth across the US and EMEA regions. These are high-impact sales roles requiring a blend of technical fluency in hybrid / multi-cloud and infrastructure architecture and proven sales execution. The ideal candidates are hunters with a track record of closing complex deals, scaling enterprise relationships, and thriving in a high-performing sales teams.

Success in this role requires cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to deliver measurable business growth.

The Role

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Own and exceed regional sales targets for hybrid cloud and associated infrastructure solutions.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities across enterprise and mid-market segments.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline through prospecting, partner channels, and inbound inquiries.

Solution Architecture & Technical Engagement

• Engage with prospects at both a business and technical level, leveraging strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture (private cloud, public cloud integration, data center, networking, security, AWS, etc.).
• Partner closely with Pre-Sales, Product, and Architecture teams to deliver customer-specific solutions that meet client needs.
• Translate customer technical requirements into viable commercial solutions.

Go-To-Market Strategy

• Contribute to the regional GTM strategy, targeting customers with high growth potential in the iGaming industry.
• Collaborate with marketing, partnerships, and product teams to tailor campaigns and offerings to regional needs.
• Represent the company at regional events, conferences, and client briefings to evangelize hybrid cloud capabilities.

Team Development & Enablement

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor top-tier sales talent with both technical aptitude and commercial acumen.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative sales culture.
• Deliver training and enablement programs aligned with product roadmap and customer needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

• 8+ years in B2B technology sales.
• Demonstrated success in selling hybrid / multi-cloud, IaaS, or managed infrastructure services, ideally in a multiregional or global context.
• Proven ability to close high-value deals and exceed quotas consistently.
• Experience working with global customers and multi-stakeholder environments, particularly in regulated or high-growth industries.

Technical Fluency

• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructure, virtualization, networking, storage, security, and interconnectivity.
• Ability to hold credible conversations with CIOs, CTOs, and technical buyers while articulating ROI and business value.
• Experience collaborating with solution architects and cloud engineers.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• Inspirational technology evangelist and coach who thrives in high-growth environments.
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable navigating complex sales cycles and internal cross-functional alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global infrastructure or hybrid / multi-cloud provider.
• Knowledge of public cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they complement private/hybrid models.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., gaming, financial services, healthcare).
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus for the EMEA role).

Performance Metrics

• Quarterly and annual sales quotas (individual and team).
• Pipeline growth and velocity.
• New logo acquisition and strategic account expansion.
• Team performance and retention.

Our Company

Continent 8 has powered a second digital revolution – a revolution defined by intense, instantaneous, and omnipresent computing power. We have built and secured the world's most reliable and secure edge network. Our global footprint spans every inhabited continent, and our edge network is local to over 92% of the world's population.

We regularly fend off some of the most sophisticated attacks in the world and our security solutions are known to provide unmatched protection. We have developed specialized expertise in regulatory environments. We help protect against cyber and political risk, ensuring that our world class network delivers high availability and throughput.

Our secure edge network is globally distributed and serves the world's most demanding industries. The gaming and financial trading industries depend on us to process billions of dollars' worth of transactions each day. The transportation and autonomous vehicle industries depend on us to move the world's population. The energy and utility industries depend on us to power critical infrastructure.

Organizations choose Continent 8 when they simply can't afford to lose connectivity.

We are the Edge Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider of choice for the world's most demanding customers.

• Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of services to be sold;
• Discusses employer's or clients' requirements, plans and monitors surveys and
• analyses of customers' reactions to products;
• Examines and analyses sales figures, advises on and monitors marketing campaigns and promotional activities;
• Controls the recruitment and training of staff;
• Produces and/or assesses reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies.
• Must have at least 9 years of experience in commercial management.
• 37.5 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

The VP Research & Market Analysis is tasked with producing, distributing, and presenting in-depth research covering airlines, aircraft & orders, OEMs and the broader aviation sector. This position plays a critical role in providing actionable market insights and up-to-date data to inform strategy and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Analyse airline and lessor fleets to support business decision-making.
• Liaise with aircraft appraisers to track and interpret trends in aircraft valuations and lease rates.
• Aggregate and maintain comprehensive pricing data—including rentals and values—in collaboration with the pricing team, ensuring market intelligence is current and accurate.
• Ensure the senior management team is kept abreast of all market information and trends especially values and rentals.
• Conduct market and competitor research to support pricing analyses and evaluate leasing opportunities, monitoring industry and economic trends for business adaptation.
• Prepare and present regular market updates on aircraft values, lease rates, trading, and macro trends to senior management and external audiences.
• Deliver regular monthly and quarterly market updates, as well as provide timely responses to ad-hoc research requests
• Support creation of marketing materials for investors and provide news-driven insight for investment analysis and analytical models.
• Assist transaction approval processes and draft presentation materials for internal committees.
• Build relationships with OEMs and appraisers, assessing the impact of production rate and aircraft developments.
• Help establish aircraft rating methodologies, informing acquisition and disposal strategies.
• Support company-wide long-term planning and financial analysis.
• Lead market analysis projects, synthesizing research and pricing data for strategic recommendations
• Build and maintain a comprehensive commercial transaction and market data database.
• Attend industry events to stay updated on aviation trends and deepen market understanding

Required Experience

• 5-7 years' Research and Analysis experience within the Airline/Aircraft Leasing industry with additional experience in banking, financial services or strategy consulting
• Experience with transaction pricing, risk analysis or aircraft valuations
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or Engineering
• Experience with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Power BI
• Experience with large datasets
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English