Specification Sales Manager - Munster Region

About Us

Forde Hydrosafe is a family-owned business with over 25 years' experience, based in Naas, Co. Kildare. We represent leading European and US manufacturers of water controls - taps, showers and washroom solutions - for public and commercial spaces where intensive usage is the norm.

Our products help conserve water, improve hygiene, and meet the demands of high-footfall environments. As part of our continued growth, we are now seeking a Specification Sales Manager to join and strengthen our team.

Role overview

The Specification Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales growth across the Munster region by promoting Forde Hydrosafe's full range of commercial washroom solutions. This is a proactive role focused on winning specifications, influencing key stakeholders, and converting opportunities into long-term, successful relationships.

You will operate at the front end of the sales cycle — engaging with architects, specifiers, end users, contractors and merchants to position Forde Hydrosafe as the preferred partner for water controls in public and commercial spaces.

A key focus of this role is to actively challenge and change established specification habits within the market, positioning Forde Hydrosafe as the standard choice for commercial washroom solutions in Ireland. Through consistent engagement, education and specification influence, you will contribute directly to our ambition of becoming the market leader.

Key responsibilities

• Drive regional sales performance in line with company targets and growth objectives
• Secure product specifications with architects, consultants and designers
• Influence decision-makers and challenge traditional product choices to shift specification behaviour
• Build and develop strong relationships with end users, contractors, merchants and installers
• Track and convert projects from early design stage through to completion
• Deliver engaging CPDs, technical presentations and product consultations
• Maintain a strong and visible pipeline, keeping records up to date
• Monitor competitor activity and identify new business opportunities across your territory

What we're looking for

Skills & experience

• Proven track record in specification sales is an advantage
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle and route to market
• Ability to influence and win business across complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Commercially driven with strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Highly organised with effective territory management skills
• Must be based on patch
• Full driving licence required

Personal attributes

• Highly motivated with a strong drive to win and succeed
• Confident, credible and professional in all customer interactions
• Resilient and competitive with a proactive mindset
• Strong relationship builder with a consultative sales approach
• Stable and committed — we are building a team for the long term

Pay: €65,000.00-€80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car

Licence/Certification:

• drivers licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road