Business Development Manager

Musgrave; Sligo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking a Foodservice Business Development Manager to cover Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and surrounding counties. You will drive regional sales and grow our foodservice portfolio with new and existing accounts.

The role requires a proven track record in field sales, strong account management, and the ability to work independently while delivering on targets. You will join a longstanding, community-focused business that values collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in proactive field sales with targets achieved.
• Understanding of the foodservice customer.
• Strong networking within the sales community.
• Experience in food industry or direct foodservice sales.
• Administration, planning and time management skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Leaving Cert / GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and exceed regional sales, profit and margin targets across the Foodservice business (delivered, collect and online).
• Develop the territory by managing a prospect list to secure new customers.
• Drive growth by expanding the range currently supplied to existing accounts.
• Maintain all accounts within Musgrave MarketPlace agreed credit terms.
• Manage all customer contracts within the territory, including pricing and range.
• Maintain Territory Management costs within budgets with effective call patterns for each customer.
• Ensure excellent customer service through field communication and administration practices.
• Provide accurate information on competitor activity to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Ensure correct product mix in each account for maximum profitability.
• Cooperate with Territory Telesales Developer and Regional Managers for growth.
• Complete administration: Journey plans, Daily Sales Reports, Record Cards, Prospect lists.

Skills

Field sales

Target achievement

Customer focus

Sales training

Commercial awareness

Time management

Initiative

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Education

Leaving Cert / GCSE

Food Qualification (desirable)

Job description

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 19 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. We have a vacancy for a Foodservice Business Development Manager. This role will mainly cover counties Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and other counties as the business needs.

What you'll be doing:

Role Purpose

• Deliver and exceed agreed regional and territory sales, profit and margin targets across the (delivered, collect and online) Foodservice business.
• Develop the territory by managing a prospect list to secure new customers
• Drive growth through expanding the range that is currently being supplied to existing accounts.
• Maintain all accounts within Musgrave MarketPlace agreed credit terms.
• Manage all customer contracts within the territory, including managing pricing and range to maximise profitability
• Maintain Territory Management costs within allocated budgets, through good time management, resources management, and the most effective call pattern for each customer.
• Ensure excellent customer service through friendly, accurate field communication and good administration practices.
• Provide accurate and relevant information on competitor activity and other trade field information to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Ensure the correct product mix in each account thus ensuring maximum profitability.
• Ensure full co-operation via the Territory Telesales Developer, Regional General Managers, Regional Foodservice Floor Managers etc. to ensure maximum growth in your specific territory.
• Complete all administration as required including Journey plans, Daily Sales Reports, Record Cards and Prospect lists

What we're looking for:

Education

Education & Experience

• Proven track record in proactive field sales and achieved targets.
• Food Qualification (desirable)
• Understanding of the foodservice customer
• Networking (sales community)
• Margins / Reports / Geography
• Experience/ knowledge in food industry or in direct foodservice sales (competitors/ range/ customers)
• Professional Selling skills
• Customer focused.
• Sales training
• Commercial awareness.
• Administration skills, planning and time management skills.
• Forwarding thinking with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Can do Attitude
• Ability to change, adapt and be flexible
• Full clean driving licence
• Leaving Cert / GCSE.

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.

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.