Relief Sales Representative

Pilgrim’s Europe is home to some of Ireland’s leading chilled food brands, including Denny, Dairygold and Charleville. We are growing our commercial team and are seeking an ambitious, driven, and customer-focused Relief Sales Representative who is ready to make a real impact.

In this role, you will provide absence cover across several established Van Sales routes, ensuring best-in-class service for retailers nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong sales instincts, a passion for FMCG, and the flexibility to travel across ROI.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the regional business plan in partnership with your Sales Manager.
• Identify new sales opportunities and provide outstanding service to existing customers.
• Achieve sales, distribution, and promotional targets.
• Maintain full compliance with Pilgrim’s Europe policies, Health & Safety standards, and driving legislation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key store decision-makers.
• Ensure adequate stock levels across the full product range.
• Drive distribution, availability, and visibility of core products.
• Validate truck stock each morning and manage sale-or-return items within agreed limits.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
• Account for all stock and cash in your possession.
• Keep company vehicles clean, tidy, and road-safe.
• Provide insights on market trends, competitor activity, and retailer feedback.
• Negotiate and implement store planograms to maximise sales.
• Support promotions, product launches, and training initiatives.
• Act as point of contact when the Sales Manager is unavailable.
• Carry out van accompaniments and support team training as required.
• Undertake additional duties to ensure smooth business operations.

About You

• Experience in an FMCG direct-to-store environment is desirable.
• Full, clean C1 Driver’s Licence is essential (CPC card desirable).
• Strong communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident in managing stock and reconciling cash.
• Strong sales instinct with the ability to sell a varied product range.
• Competent using Microsoft Office; handheld device experience is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours as required.
• Ideally based in the Midlands, with occasional overnights required.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle
• Competitive salary (basic + commission)
• Daily lunch allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• CPC training
• Mobile phone / Android tablet
• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Pension scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive company culture

Ready to Join Us?​

If you're a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, delivering results, and representing some of Ireland's best-loved food brands, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Pilgrim's Europe - where your ambition, drive, and talent will be recognized and rewarded.

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

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