Business Development Manager

Musgrave Group Plc; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage distributor in Northern Ireland is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and growth within the territory. You will manage existing accounts, develop new business opportunities, and ensure excellent customer service. Candidates should have at least 3 years of field-based sales experience and a good understanding of the hospitality industry. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Innovation focus

Community impact initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a proactive field-based sales role.
• Proven record of growing sales and achieving targets.
• Full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver budget sales and profit targets for the territory.
• Manage and identify growth opportunities within existing customer base.
• Develop new business within the territory.

Skills

Proactive field-based sales experience

Strong commercial acumen

Customer focus

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Networking ability

Competent in MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Full time, 37.5hour Permanent role
Location: Musgrave Marketplace Derry

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver budget sales and profit targets for the territory
• Manage and identify growth opportunities within existing customer base to grow profitable sales
• Develop new business within the territory using geo-mapping and cold calling techniques
• Manage customer margin targets in line with overall territory targets
• Identity competitor strengths and weaknesses and present plans to mitigate and explore opportunities
• Promote our one stop shop range offering
• Support footfall drive within our MarketPlace branches
• Initiate and support events that will drive customer growth
• Protect the business by maintaining all accounts within Musgrave’s credit terms.
• Ensure excellent customer service through friendly, accurate field communication and good administration practices.
• Interpret sales reports to identify risks and opportunities and implement
• Maintain sales pipeline and report on success

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 3 + years’ experience in a proactive field based sales role
• Proven experience of growing sales and achieving targets within your industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer focus.
• Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure.
• Excellent planning, and organisational skills
• People person with the ability to network and build strong working relationships.
• Full clean driving licence
• Competent in MS Office to include excel and word.
• Strong understanding of the Food and Beverage within the hospitality industry

What we Offer or Why Musgrave

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.