Sales Manager

Musgrave Group Plc; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale food company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a team in the Foodservice sector. Responsibilities include driving growth, achieving sales targets, and developing team capabilities. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years' experience in the foodservice industry and strong leadership skills. The role offers opportunities for career development and a collaborative environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a legacy of community-focused innovation.

Benefits

Career Development

Collaborative Environment

Innovation Focus

Community Focus

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ foodservice experience in a sales or commercial role with a track record of delivering excellent results.
• Experience of successfully developing and delivering business initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Business Development Managers to drive growth.
• Take accountability for achieving sales targets, managing margins, and delivering profitable results.
• Support the team in developing their territory by securing new foodservice customers.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Job description

Job title: Sales Manager

Type of Vacancy: Full time, 40 Hour Permant Contract

Location: Parkview Provisions Newry

Parkview Provisions is a trusted name in the wholesale food industry, proudly serving Northern Ireland, supplying a wide range of chilled, frozen, and ambient products to the retail, hospitality, and catering sectors. Known for our commitment to quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service, we pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with our clients.

Recently joining the Musgrave group, we continue to grow and are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic business where your leadership and commercial insight can make a real impact.

Musgrave is one of the Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day feeding one in three people in Ireland through 18 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market Place.

People are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave and their brands a great place to work and in return aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We are now inviting applications for the position of Sales Manager, Parkview Provisions, Newry.

Lead and manage a team of Business Development Managers to drive growth within the Foodservice sector in Northern Ireland. Take full accountability for achieving sales targets, managing margins, controlling debt, and delivering profitable results. Provide strategic direction, coaching, and development to ensure the team maximises opportunities within key customer segments and consistently delivers exceptional performance.

What you’ll be Doing

• Support the team to exceed agreed territory sales and margin targets for the NI Foodservice business.
• Support the team in developing their territory, by securing new foodservice customers and develop existing foodservice business through supply and range extension to maximise cost efficiencies and profitability.
• Support the team in maintaining all accounts within company credit terms.
• Coach and develop sales team to drive profitable sales in key customer groupings.
• Maintain territory management costs within allocated budgets, through good time management, resources management, and to ensure BDMs are using the most effective call pattern for each customer.
• Ensure excellent customer service through friendly, accurate field communication and good administration practices.
• Gather accurate and relevant information on competitor activity and other trade field information.
• Lead and liaise with all internal departments and stakeholders.
• Resolve conflict through motivation and negotiation.
• Deliver and execute the annual foodservice commercial plan.
• Project management responsibilities including the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ foodservice experience in a sales or commercial role with a track record of delivering excellent results.
• Experience of successfully developing and delivering business initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, provides clarity, works as part of team, effectively engage stakeholders, and deliver exceptional results.
• Strategic thinker who can consider the longer-term options and devise end to end solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels across the business and to get things done
• Strong commercial acumen
• A sense of urgency, proactive with a strong work ethic
• Experience of leading, managing and coaching Team

What we Offer or Why Parkview

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 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.