Commercial Associate

Commercial Associate Consumer

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

The Commercial Associate will support the Customer Retail Managers responsible for Ireland’s largest retail accounts (Tesco, Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Aldi, Lidl, etc.). This role will provide valuable exposure to retail sales, category management, promotional planning, and the execution of commercial strategies in a fast-paced B2C environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Retail Managers in preparing for customer meetings, business reviews, and joint business plans.
• Help compile sales decks, promotional calendars, and category insights for Ireland’s top multiples.
• Track and support the execution of in-store promotional activities.
• Analyze retailer sales data (e.g., Nielsen, Kantar, retailer EPOS) to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare weekly/monthly performance reports for retail accounts.
• Support analysis of competitor activities, pricing, and promotional performance.
• Support the setup and administration of promotional offers, product listings, and trade spend tracking.
• Coordinate with supply chain, marketing, and finance to ensure smooth execution of customer initiatives.
• Assist in managing customer databases, contracts, and key account documents.
• Participate in cross-functional projects such as new product launches, category reviews, and digital activations.
• Provide ad-hoc support to Customer Retail Managers as required.
  
  

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• Strong interest in FMCG, retail, and commercial sales.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; comfortable working with data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with Nielsen, Kantar, or EPOS data an advantage.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-moving retail environment.

We offer

• Hybrid working
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation