Commercial Graduate

Commercial Associate

2026 Graduate Programme

Hybrid Working

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career.

We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you!

Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Category team as a Commercial Associate. This role will be Hybrid.

Located in our Abbey Quarter Office, this role reports to the Category Manager and supports the delivery of our Commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Grow, develop, and manage the relevant key accounts portfolio to meet the short term and longer-term business and customer needs.
• Work closely with a wide cross functional team to deliver an exceptionally positive customer experience.
• Manage sales targets and maintain and update forecasts in line with business requirements.
• Contribute towards the collation of market intelligence, lead generation and qualification and report on the competitive landscape and market pricing information.
• Contribute towards the elaboration of a business strategy and growth plan for the portfolio and for key customers.
• Communication: All relevant customer facing communications, preparation of internal reports, business development reviews

Requirements

• High academic record to date and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degree in Business or Commerce.
• Passion for sales and desire to grow our business
• Relevant sales experience through an internship or other related experience
• Ambition to progress successfully in a career in commercial in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment
• An internship in a food company and/or a Masters in Food Business is a distinct advantage
• Thinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutions
• Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives
• Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels
• Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow
• Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change
• Accessibility to move between production sites is a distinct advantage

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

We offer

• 2 year structured graduate development programme
• Site or team rotations as part of the programme
• Year on year salary increment
• Hybrid working
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Bike to work scheme
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation