Head of Sales & Operations

Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity with a global manufacturer of consumer medical devices. The role carries responsibility for the Irish subsidiary and requires someone who can operate confidently at both strategic and hands-on levels.

The Head of Sales & Operations for Ireland will be accountable for growing the business in the Irish market by shaping market direction, driving sales performance, maintaining strong customer partnerships, ensuring regulatory alignment, and delivering operational excellence.

As the main business representative in Ireland, this person will own commercial outcomes, including full profit and loss responsibility, while strengthening the brand and building effective partnerships with clinical professionals, clinical groups, and distribution partners. The role oversees both sales and operations in Ireland and works closely with senior leadership in the UK to ensure a coordinated approach that supports the broader company strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Irish business overall and work with the Managing Director to achieve strategic goals.
• Take complete responsibility for the Ireland P&L, including decisions affecting revenue recognition, customer terms, and market positioning.
• Shape and deliver commercial, sales, and operational improvement priorities together with key stakeholders.
• Improve sales execution, operational performance, and customer service standards while supporting the team’s professional development.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to design and implement marketing and distribution plans that strengthen profitability and market competitiveness.
• Act as a registered director, fulfilling legal, regulatory, and fiduciary obligations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the Irish market, specifically in the consumer healthcare sector.
• Background in managing KOL relationships within a close-knit industry environment.
• Strong commercial judgment with a strategic approach to business growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, action-driven, and outcome-focused style.
• Capability to review data, interpret insights, and turn them into practical actions.

Additional Information

This role is based in County Dublin, Ireland and is an on-site full-time position. It offers the chance to lead a market-facing business unit for a world-class consumer medical device manufacturer and influence both commercial and operational direction in Ireland.

Application Note

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the provided application process.