Area Manager – Dairy & Agri Sales

About the role

Kinisla is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee an established portfolio of dairy farmers across South Kerry. Based in our Castleisland office, you will combine field visits with strategic sales initiatives to grow feed and fertiliser business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and expand a territory of over 680 milk supplier accounts.
• Conduct regular on‑site visits to build strong relationships with dairy farmers.
• Identify lost business opportunities, open new accounts and implement sales strategies.
• Maintain accurate customer records, support credit control and oversee debtor meetings.
• Lead and develop Store Team members, ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Milk Quality, Transport, Mill, Commercial and Operations managers.
• Participate in farm walks, shareholder meetings and internal networking events.

Required profile

• Agricultural Science degree or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge of dairy farming practices.
• Experience managing customer relationships in an agri‑business environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Full clean driving licence.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Health Care Allowance.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution.
• Benefits platform with discounts and cashback.
• Employee Assistance Policy.