Account Manager

We are seeking an Account Manager – Food (Ireland) to manage and grow a €2.5m territory across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This field-based role combines 60% account management with 40% business development, focused on expanding relationships within multinational food manufacturers, particularly dairy processors and large-scale production sites.

You will partner with laboratory, quality, and production teams to deliver microbiological and diagnostic solutions that protect product safety and brand integrity. The role offers full ownership of a national territory, with regular travel (3–4 days per week) and occasional Northern Europe collaboration and overseas product training.

Our client is a global leader in microbiological and diagnostic solutions, supporting the food industry with advanced testing technologies that protect consumer safety and brand reputation. With an established presence across Europe, the organisation partners with multinational food manufacturers and dairy processors, providing pathogen detection systems, automated laboratory platforms, and diagnostic software solutions. The successful candidate will join a collaborative UK & Ireland Industry team, reporting to the Industry Sales Manager and operating within a wider Northern Europe structure.

Sales professionals with experience in dairy, food manufacturing, or contract laboratories.

Candidates currently selling into multinational food companies.

Technical or production professionals within dairy or food environments seeking to transition into sales.

Strong commission and bonus structure.

Company car or car allowance.

25 days annual leave (plus birthday leave and service-related increments).

Private medical insurance.

Structured onboarding and sales training.

This role offers the opportunity to represent technically advanced diagnostic solutions while working closely with food manufacturers to strengthen testing standards and operational performance across Ireland.

Unless stated otherwise, candidates applying for Ireland-based positions must already be authorised to work in Ireland.