Principal Connections – executive search has been exclusively retained by a prominent international logistics organisation recognised for delivering agile, end-to-end supply chain solutions across high-demand sectors, including food, pharmaceutical, retail, and e-commerce.THE POSITIONReporting to the Logistics Director, the post of Sales Director is a newly created, high-impact commercial leadership position focused on accelerating growth within the Irish market for a leading international logistics enterprise.As part of the organisation’s ongoing strategic evolution, a cutting-edge, fully automated, zero-operating-carbon warehouse has recently been developed. The business now seeks an experienced and highly connected Sales Director to take this innovative storage solution to market, capitalise on new business opportunities, and lead the commercial drive toward sustainable, scalable growth.REQUIREMENTSCandidates should be operating at or near Sales Director level, ideally with senior commercial experience in logistics, supply chain, or related sectors. A background in warehouse storage or logistics contracts, along with strong industry relationships, particularly across Food, Pharma and Retail, would be highly advantageous. A solid understanding of the Irish logistics landscape and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are also desirable.REMUNERATIONA competitive remuneration package will be on offer to successful candidate.The position will be offered based on an initial 12-month fixed term contract subject to review thereafter.HOW TO APPLYIf you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available ‘Apply Option’ in strictest confidence, for the immediate attention of Mark Middleton, Partner of retained executive search partners, Principal Connections – executive search.For a confidential discussion please contact Mark Middleton on +353 (0)1 703 88 03.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPrincipal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process.We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process.Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process.By applying for this vacancy with Principal Connections, you accept the Term’s & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy which can be found on our .ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONSis a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm serving organisations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. We are also part of (Est. 1984), independently ranked one of the world’s top global executive search groups. (55+ offices, 30+ countries, 250+ consultants).
