National Account Manager - Seafood Specialist

Discipline: Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Contact name: Peter Barry

Contact email: peter.barry@principlehr.com
Job ref: 36162
Published: about 12 hours ago

National Account Manager - Seafood (Food Service)

  • Ireland (Nationwide role | West Dublin office base) - You can be based anywhere in Ireland.
  • Attractive package incl+ bonus, car & benefits

A leading international food importer and distributor is seeking a commercially driven National Account professional to grow its premium frozen seafood portfolio across Ireland's food service sector.

This is a strategic, customer-facing role focused on developing product range, driving sales performance, and building strong relationships across wholesalers and end-user customers including hotels, restaurants, cafés, QSRs and delis.

You'll play a key role in expanding market share and positioning a global seafood range within the Irish hospitality and food service market.

The Role

  • Manage and grow national accounts across the food service channel
  • Develop sales of frozen seafood products within existing and new customers
  • Build strong relationships with wholesalers, distributors and end users
  • Identify commercial opportunities and deliver category growth strategies
  • Lead customer meetings, negotiations and product presentations
  • Work closely with internal teams on pricing, forecasting and product range development
  • Travel nationwide to manage key customer relationships

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in National Account Management or National Account Executive roles
  • Strong background in seafood is essential and non-negotiation
  • Experience working with wholesalers, hospitality or food service customers
  • Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to operate autonomously in a field-based national role
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland

Why Apply

  • Highly visible commercial role with strong growth potential
  • Established international food business with premium product range
  • Competitive salary, bonus, company car and benefits package
  • Opportunity to shape category growth in the Irish market

If you're a commercially focused seafood specialist looking to develop national accounts within the food service sector, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply via the link or contact us directly for more information.