BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE- FOODSERVICE

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment is recruiting a Business Development Executive for the Dublin/Leinster region. The role requires a full driving license, 1–3 years sales experience, and strong negotiation and presentation skills.

You will build relationships across out-of-home channels, gain listings for premium products, and drive productivity with a customer-focused approach. Driving eligibility across the Island of Ireland is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years sales experience within FMCG or related sectors.
• Full/valid driver's license is essential.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills are required.
• Knowledge of the out-of-home channel is advantageous.
• Must have a customer-focused approach and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Actively market and promote portfolio within the out-of-home channel.
• Build direct and indirect routes to market and grow listings.
• Aim to achieve value and volume targets.
• Execute promotions and visibility within the channel.
• Monitor competitors and industry updates and report findings.
• Perform additional duties as required by management.
• Maintain high standards of credit management across customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Driver's license

Out of home channel knowledge

Customer focus

Job description

My Client is one of the leading Foodservice providers in the FMCG marketplace and due to a re-structure; they are now in a position to recruit a Business Development Executive for one of their teams. This role will focus on the Dublin/ Leinster region. ( For this role you must have a full drivers license; ideally be familiar with the region and have 1- 3 years sales experience )

Why this opportunity?

My Client prides itself on integrity and has a strong name within the trade- there are also a number of reasons why you should consider this opportunity 1. Ownership of the role – you will have a lot of autonomy within the role – yes there will be some structure to it in terms of customer calls but you can put your own stamp on it too 2. The team-( Although it is a stand alone role; the Reps all help each other out)– they have a team approach and the bonus is also attainable ( Full bonuses are regularly paid out to the team) and lastly 3. The Hiring Manager -Peter is a great guy- -he is calm; a really strong leader; has a wealth of FMCG experience and I know for a fact; supports his team whist giving them the freedom to succeed.

Official Job purpose

To build relationships across all out of home channels with the ultimate aim of gaining listings of premium products within the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate good negotiation and presentation skills along with a proven sales record and knowledge of the out of home channel. They should have a strong customer focus and be able to maintain a high level of productivity in all aspects of the role. Candidates must be eligible to drive in the Island of Ireland and have a full clean drivers’ licence.

KEY TASKS

• Actively market & promote portfolio within the out of home channel
• Build strong direct & indirect route to market business
• Achievement of value and volume targets
• Execute promotions & visibility within the channel
• Be aware and report on competitor and industry update
• Any other duties and responsibilities which management deem appropriate from time to time
• Deliver high standards of credit management across customer base

STANDARDS

• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Must maintain high standards of appearance, behaviour and discipline.
• Adhere to performance appraisal procedures.