Over the last year jobs in sales have increased and companies have had to compete for the best people.
Demand for experience and a proven track record in sales continue to be essential criteria for hiring. Key skills companies also expect are Knowledge of CRMs and business commercial tools coupled with an awareness of marketing, online and social media.
Sales salaries continue to focus on overall package including basic salary and commission.
However, sales salaries vary depending on whether the sales professional is working in B2B, ITC or FMCG environment.
Salaries for Sales managers in ICT in Dublin are between €60,000 and €85,000 while salaries for National Sales Manager working in B2B are slightly higher between €70,000 and €90,000.
Salaries for Sales Account Managers working in B2B are between €40,000 to €55,000, in FMCG a Sales Account Manager salary is between €45,000 and €60,000.
Typical benefits and allowances will continue to be attractive, including company car or car allowance, health and pension. Companies may also offer flexible hours, flexible holidays and other options like working from home and compressed hours, will be more attractive in this competitive marketplace.
Sales | ICT
| Job title | Dublin Base € | Dublin OTC € | Regional Base € | Regional OTC € |
| Sales Manager | 60,000 – 85,000 | 90,000 – 150,000 | 50,000 – 75,000 | 70,000 – 100,000 |
| Business Development Manager | 60,000 – 80,000 | 80,000 – 120,000 | 45,000 – 65,000 | 55,000 – 80,000 |
| Business Development Executive | 40,000 – 60,000 | 60,000 – 110,000 | 35,000 – 45,000 | 40,000 – 50,000 |
| Client Services Manager | 60,000 – 80,000 | 70,000 – 95,000 | 40,000 – 55,000 | 50,000 – 65,000 |
| Technical Sales Executive | 40,000 – 60,000 | 60,000 – 100,000 | 33,000 – 48,000 | 40,000 – 60,000 |
| Inside Sales / Telesales Team Leader | 30,000 – 40,000 | 40,000 – 80,000 | 35,000 – 42,000 | 35,000 – 55,000 |
| Inside Sales / Telesales Executive | 25,000 – 35,000 | 35,000 – 60,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 |
Sales | FMCG
| Job title | Dublin Base € | Dublin OTC € | Regional Base € | Regional OTC € |
| Commercial Manager | 80,000 – 100,000 | 95,000 – 120,000 | 95,000 – 120,000 | 70,000 – 115,000 |
| Area / Regional Manager | 65,000 – 80,000 | 80,000 – 110,000 | 80,000 – 110,000 | 65,000 – 95,000 |
| National Account Manager | 60,000 – 75,000 | 70,000 – 90,000 | 70,000 – 90,000 | 60,000 – 80,000 |
| Key Account Manager | 45,000 – 60,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 | 50,000 – 65,000 |
| Customer Account Manager | 45,000 – 60,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 | 40,000 – 55,000 |
| Territory Sales Rep | 28,000 – 45,000 | 35,000 – 55,000 | 35,000 – 55,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 |
| Field Sales Rep | 28,000 – 40,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 |
| Van Sales Rep | 25,000 – 35,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 | 28,000 – 36,000 |
| Merchandiser | 22,000 – 28,000 | 24,000 – 40,000 | 24,000 – 40,000 | 20,000 – 26,000 |
Sales | B2B
| Job title | Dublin Base € | Dublin OTC € | Regional Base € | Regional OTC € |
| National Sales Manager | 70,000 – 90,000 | 85,000 – 120,000 | 60,000 – 80,000 | 70,000 – 100,000 |
| Regional Sales Manager | 60,000 – 75,000 | 70,000 – 100,000 | 50,000 – 70,000 | 60,000 – 100,000 |
| Sales & Marketing Manager | 55,000 – 80,000 | 65,000 – 95,000 | 50,000 – 65,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 |
| Key Account Manager | 40,000 – 55,000 | 45,000 – 65,000 | 40,000 – 55,000 | 45,000 – 60,000 |
| Client Services Manager | 60,000 – 80,000 | 70,000 – 95,000 | 40,000 – 55,000 | 45,000 – 60,000 |
| Business Development Manager | 40,000 – 60,000 | 50,000 – 75,000 | 35,000 – 55,000 | 40,000 – 60,000 |
| Business Development Executive | 35,000 – 50,000 | 45,000 – 60,000 | 25,000 – 40,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 |
| Field Sales Executive | 30,000 – 40,000 | 35,000 – 55,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 |
| Inside Sales / Telesales Team Leader | 30,000 – 40,000 | 40,000 – 70,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 |
| Inside Sales / Telesales Executive | 25,000 – 35,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 | 20,000 – 28,000 | 23,000 – 35,000 |
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