PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager
(Footwear) on a full-time basis reporting to the Sales Director of Northern Europe. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
Job Summary
As the Area Sales Manager for our footwear products, you will bring your PPE or industrial sales experience to drive Portwest footwear sales across the Northern Europe Region. We have had extensive growth over the past number of years, and we are looking for you to join us to continue this growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and increase sales growth of footwear across the Northern Europe Region.
- Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to develop a strategy and market plan to maximise opportunities and drive growth of our footwear range.
- Identify opportunities to grow the range at both distributor and end-user levels.
- Provide technical advice and expertise to Portwest distributors, prospects and end users and develop long-term relationships with these groups.
- Join Portwest distributors on sales calls to end users to support them with your technical knowledge and expertise.
- Deliver technical training to distributors and end users both in person and online.
- Identify areas for improvement for our footwear range and work with the Product Development team to develop product solutions.
- Act as a point of contact for footwear elated queries from our Area Sales Managers, distributors and end users.
Requirements
- Experience in technical sales in an industry such as PPE, automotive, power tools, chemicals or other similar products.
- Ability to advise and train distributors, end users and our Area Sales Managers.
- Experience developing growth strategies for products in a territory or region.
- Desire to learn more about gloves so you can become an expert over time.
- A full drivers' license is essential.
Company Awards
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
