Sales / Business Development Manager – Dairy Farming Sector (Ireland)

Location: Republic of Ireland (Field-based)
Territory: Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
Industry: Dairy Hygiene & Farm Washing Solutions

About us

At Diversey - A Solenis Company, we are the pioneer, the facilitator of our clients in a wide range of industries around the globe. We do this with our revolutionary cleaning and hygiene technologies - such as floor care machines, cleaning tools & utensils, and chemicals for Food & Beverage industry.

Are you passionate about agriculture and driven by sales and building long-term relationships that make a real difference on farms across Ireland?

We’re looking for ambitious Sales / Business Development Manager to join our growing team, helping dairy farmers achieve cleaner, more efficient, and more productive operations.

About the Role

You'll take the lead in developing and expanding sales opportunities across Ireland, working closely with both existing and prospective dairy farming customers. While the primary focus will be on the Republic of Ireland, you'll also manage key customer accounts in Northern Ireland, with occasional travel required.

Your focus will be on promoting and selling our market-leading dairy hygiene, cleaning, and washing solutions, helping farmers maintain the highest standards of milk quality, herd health, and equipment care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who combines agricultural knowledge with a passion for building long-term customer relationships and delivering value to farming businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong, trusted relationships with dairy farmers and agri-businesses across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Grow sales within an existing customer base while identifying and securing new business opportunities throughout the territory.
• Deliver product demonstrations and provide expert advice on dairy hygiene and washing solutions tailored to individual customer needs.
• Lead sales discussions and contract negotiations to establish and develop long-term partnerships.
• Manage and nurture key accounts in Northern Ireland, with regular remote engagement and occasional site visits.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer service and product delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and business development.

About You

• We're ideally looking for someone based in the Republic of Ireland, where the majority of customer visits will take place. The successful candidate will also take responsibility for a portfolio of customers in Northern Ireland, which can largely be managed remotely, alongside planned travel to the region approximately once or twice per month.
• Proven success in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within the agricultural, dairy, or farming supply sector.
• A genuine passion for the dairy and farming industry.
• Qualification in Agriculture, Agri-Business, or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• May suit a part-time farmer looking to combine practical farming experience with a commercial role.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable managing a large territory independently.
• Full, clean driving license essential.

If you’re ready to combine your agricultural expertise with commercial drive, and you thrive on growing business through genuine partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.