Area Sales Manager - Ireland

Grohe AG; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sanitary fittings company is seeking an Area Sales Manager in Ireland to drive sales growth and strengthen customer relationships. The role involves managing distributor relationships, implementing sales strategies, and securing new business opportunities. Ideal candidates are skilled in sales and negotiation with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Additional perks include a performance-related bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-related yearly bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Pension scheme with doubled contribution

Generous vacation days

Qualifications

• Proven ability in strategic sales and negotiation.
• Strong focus on customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales growth aligned with company targets.
• Deliver improved market share through strategic initiatives.
• Train customer personnel to promote brand advocacy.

Skills

Strategic sales

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

GROHE is the world's leading provider of sanitary fittings and a global brand, dedicated to providing innovative water products. For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering "Pure Freude an Wasser". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality "Made in Germany", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Join Our Team as an Area Sales Manager in Ireland!

Are you ready to drive sales growth and make a significant impact in a dynamic market? We're looking for a proactive and strategicArea Sales Managerto join our team in Ireland. If you have a passion for sales, building strong customer relationships, and implementing effective strategies, this role is perfect for you!

Your Role: Overview

As theArea Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for expanding our market share, securing new business opportunities, and ensuring sustainable revenue generation. You'll play a key role in enhancing our brand presence and business performance by building strong customer relationships, implementing sales strategies, and overseeing distributor promotional activities.

• Navigating a competitive marketwith established brands and aggressive pricing strategies.
• Aligning sales growthwith margin expectations consistently.
• Managing distributor relationshipsand their commitment to stock and promotions.
• Securing long-term commitmentsfrom customers and project stakeholders.
• Adapting to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and economic fluctuations.

This role offers the chance to expand our market presence by securing new customer segments and strengthening relationships with key industry stakeholders. You'll leverage new product launches and distributor partnerships to enhance brand visibility and sales performance. Additionally, you'll have the potential to influence regional sales strategy, develop expertise in market trends, and contribute to long-term business growth.

Your Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Manage growthin alignment with company margin guidelines and sales targets.
• Deliver sustained improvementof market share within the customer group.
• Identify project leadsand oversee the business from specification to order, ensuring targets are met.
• Achieve sell-out targetswhere applicable.
• Improve product margin mixacross accounts through strategic sales and customer engagement.
• Drive the sell-inof new Grohe products, securing display and stock commitments where relevant.
• Implement distributor promotion activitiesto support market growth.
• Train customer personnelto strengthen brand advocacy and secure additional Grohe endorsers.

Your Department

You will be part of our sales team, working closely with the Leader, Ireland.

Your Skills

A successful Area Sales Manager excels in strategic sales, relationship management, and negotiation, driving growth while maintaining margins. You are customer-focused, adaptable, and solution-oriented, effectively converting leads into business. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills enable you to manage accounts, train partners, and align sales efforts with company goals.

Beyond the competitive salary, we offer performance-related yearly bonus schemes. You'll enjoy comprehensive health insurance coverage, life insurance, and a pension scheme where we double your personal contribution. You'll have 25 vacation days, increasing to 28 after 3 years of service, plus 2 additional days for personal needs or mental health. We truly embrace flexible working, allowing you to balance and organize your schedule between work and life.

LIXIL

A HOME FOR EVERYONE.

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

LIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.

For German job opportunities, please visit the Grohe Germany page.