Area Manager at Kinisla in Castleisland, County Kerry, IE

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an Area Manager to manage an established customer base across South Kerry within our leading Agri business. The base site for this role will be our Area Office in Castleisland.

This is a field-based Area Manager position focused on maintaining and growing relationships with dairy farmers, providing technical product advice and driving sales growth across feed and fertiliser products.

The successful candidate will inherit an established territory with over 680 milk supplier accounts while also identifying and developing new business opportunities across the region.

What will I be doing?

• Manage and grow an established portfolio of agri customers across South Kerry.
• Build strong relationships with dairy farmers through regular on-site visits.
• Identify opportunities to regain lost business and open new accounts.
• Analyse sales performance and implement strategies to maximise results.
• Maintain accurate customer records and activity updates.
• Manage customer accounts and support credit control processes.
• Manage, lead and develop the Store Team members reporting into you.
• Ensure all Personnel are adhering to the Health & Safety guidelines. Monthly safety meetings with Store Managers and carry out 2 Bi-annual audits for each location.
• Monthly Debtor meetings with Store Manager, Operations Manager, Commercial Director and Financial Controller.
• Dealing with all Milk Supplier Queries on all schemes, loans, etc.
• Liaise with Milk Quality Manger, Transport Manager, Mill Manager, Commercial Director and Operations Manager. Keeping them informed on issues, as they arise.
• Build awareness of new opportunities through internal networks.
• Attend relevant Farm Walks, Farm Meetings, Shareholder & Advisory Meetings.

What do I need to be successful?

At Kinisla, we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Agricultural Science Degree or equivalent.
• Detailed and proven knowledge of dairy farming.
• Experience managing customer relationships.
• Negotiation and Communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Office experience.
• Knowledge of relevant systems.
• Full clean driving licence required.

What will I get in return?

At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire and lead the evolution of dairy food and nutrition. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care Allowance
• Matched pension scheme up to 10% Employer Contribution
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.
• Employee Assistance Policy

About Kinisla:

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,700 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Get in touch today!

At Kinisla, we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kinisla terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kinisla Hiring Managers.