About this role
Your mission <br><strong>Location:</strong> <span>Cork - Cork City and surrounds</span><br><strong>Company:</strong> FMI on behalf of Reckitt<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> Sales Manager<br><strong>Salary </strong>: €35,000.00<br><br><strong><br>A valid full Irish driving licence is mandatory. Do not apply if you do not hold one.</strong><br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>FMI is currently recruiting for a <strong>Sales Representative – Retail Sales & Brand Influence</strong> to represent a leading portfolio of Reckitt brands across a defined retail territory.<br>This is an exciting field-based sales role focused on building strong relationships with retail customers, influencing in-store decision-makers, and identifying opportunities to grow sales, visibility, availability and brand presence.<br>You will work with well-known Reckitt brands including <strong>Lemsip, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Finish and Vanish</strong>, supporting stores to maximise sales opportunities through strong product availability, promotional execution and effective in-store brand presence.<br><br><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><br>As a Sales Representative, you will:<br><ul><li>Manage a designated territory of retail customers, including multiples, convenience stores, forecourts and independent retail outlets.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers, department managers and key retail contacts.</li><li>Influence store teams to support brand priorities, promotional activity, product availability and in-store visibility.</li><li>Identify opportunities to grow sales, distribution, product range and secondary display space.</li><li>Present brand updates, new product launches, promotions and sales initiatives to retail customers.</li><li>Drive awareness and support for key Reckitt brands including Lemsip, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Finish and Vanish.</li><li>Monitor competitor activity, pricing, promotions and market trends.</li><li>Ensure products are available, visible and well presented in-store.</li><li>Complete accurate call reports, sales updates, stock checks and store visit reports.</li><li>Manage daily journey plans effectively to maximise customer coverage and impact.</li></ul> Your profile <strong>What We’re Looking For</strong><br>We are looking for someone who is confident, commercially minded and comfortable building relationships with retail customers.<br>The ideal candidate will have:<br><ul><li>Previous experience in field sales, retail sales, FMCG, grocery, convenience, pharmacy, healthcare, household, consumer goods or retail operations.</li><li>Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Confidence engaging with store managers, retail teams and key decision-makers.</li><li>A proactive and target-driven approach.</li><li>Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify sales opportunities.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills.</li><li>Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high in-store standards.</li><li>The ability to work independently while representing FMI and the Reckitt brand portfolio professionally.</li><li>Comfort using reporting systems, mobile apps or basic Microsoft Office tools.</li><li>A full clean driving licence.</li></ul><strong>The Person</strong><br>You will be:<br><ul><li>Sales-focused and results-driven.</li><li>Confident, professional and persuasive.</li><li>A strong relationship builder.</li><li>Self-motivated and proactive.</li><li>Reliable, organised and punctual.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced retail environment.</li><li>Comfortable working independently in a field-based role.</li></ul><strong>What We Offer</strong><br><ul><li>Competitive salary.</li><li>Performance-related bonus , where applicable.</li><li>Company vehicle.</li><li>Phone/laptop/tablet, where applicable.</li><li>Training and development opportunities.</li><li>The opportunity to represent some of the most recognisable household, healthcare and consumer brands in the market.</li></ul><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>If you are passionate about sales, enjoy building customer relationships and are motivated by growing well-known consumer brands in-store, we would love to hear from you.<br>Please apply with your CV.<br><br>INDHP