Sales Careers at Nestlé Ireland

I absolutely love the challenge of working across all of our categories, and being able to work first-hand with our customers in Ireland and our team to bring our category strategies to life. Our categories are so diverse and dynamic that it means no two days are ever the same. I also feel proud to lead such a great team, we have a strong mix of experience and dynamism in our sales team and it is a real pleasure for me to support the development of our colleagues.’

I joined Nestlé 15 years ago as a sales representative selling Confectionery, Coffee, Pet and Food products to retailers in North Kildare and South Dublin. Since then I have had many opportunities to broaden my experience in FMCG. I have alternated between sales and marketing throughout my 15 years, being responsible for Shopper Marketing, Category Development, Brand Management, Account Management and my current role as eCommerce Development Manager & Amazon IE KAM. I enjoy the fast-paced nature of sales and working closely with buyers to achieve growth for their specific category and growth for Nestlé. In Ireland we have a close-knit sales team with extensive experience on different categories. Shared learnings can help drive growth for our categories - there is always someone who you can bounce different ideas off. The support of my line managers throughout my career has been invaluable to me.

I started my career with Nestlé 15 years ago, starting off as a Sales Planning Executive learning the ins and outs of Nestlé Ireland. A role that gave me a great grounding in all the processes and systems linked to how Nestlé operates, and I still lean on the knowledge I gained in that role today. As part of my career development and with the support of my line managers, I transitioned into different NAM roles across the business in our coffee and confectionery categories for the wholesale & convenience channel and Purina in the grocery channel. For the last 4 and half years I have been the Channel Controller for wholesale and convenience managing a team of 5 NAM’s across our confectionery, coffee, food & dairy and petcare categories, supporting the team to deliver on customer and channel strategies. My career has been predominantly in Sales within Nestlé but to be given the opportunity to work across so many different categories with globally recognised brands and with such great people and teams means that it is always inspiring. There are always opportunities to learn, challenge and develop yourself and your career within Nestlé.

Nestlé has provided me with an exciting three decade career, working across varied categories and renowned world-class brands—such as KitKat, Nescafé, Nestlé Cereals, Purina, Maggi, and Quality Street. Throughout this period, I have engaged in various roles, each presenting new challenges that have contributed to exceptional job satisfaction and a rewarding experience. Managing these iconic brands across the retail landscape allows for meaningful commercial impact while maintaining a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. What really stands out is the people—supportive, knowledgeable, and collaborative teams who make it easy to do your best work. Nestlé also invests heavily in development, with clear career paths and plenty of opportunities to grow, whether commercially or into leadership roles. It’s a company where you feel valued and encouraged to build a long-term career.

While my career at Nestlé has only just started, I can honestly say it’s been the best decision of my sales career to date. I am fortunate to work with incredible people across various teams, not only in the UK but across continental Europe. My favourite part of working at Nestlé (apart from the amazing brands) is you can create your own career path in line with personal aspirations – there are no limits (literally!)