Business Development Representative

Primeline Group; Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic and goal-oriented individuals for a full-time role in sales. This position involves achieving sales targets, formulating business development plans, and building strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have field-based selling experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to influence others. Join a company that values teamwork, results, and excellence, and contribute to a positive work environment while developing your career in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Competitive Salary

Field Quarterly Bonus

Life Assurance

Long Service Award Framework

HSF Assist

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of field-based selling experience, preferably with branded food products.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets month on month.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets while delivering all key KPIs.
• Build relationships in-store to effectively service your territory.

Skills

Field-based selling experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Time management

IT skills

Job description

Full-time Permanent Position

Territory Base: Co. Clare or Co. Galway

What You Will Do on a Day-to-Day Basis

1. Achieve the per period sales targets whilst delivering all key KPI's.
2. Formulate and implement business development plans in conjunction with the Business Development Manager to ensure delivery of commercial objectives.
3. Deliver and execute our Annual Operating Plan.
4. Build relationships in-store, working with all parties to effectively service your territory.
5. Achieve agreed objectives across all KPIs.
6. Communicate and feedback on all agreed KPIs in a timely manner.
7. Manage territory call base, maximising efficiency through journey planning. Ensure orders are generated and influenced in line with KPI's.
8. Continuously update training processes to ensure best practice. Effectively communicate policies, qualities, standards, and promotions.
9. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as instructed by the Business Development Manager.
10. Conduct audits where appropriate to ensure high standards and accurate reporting are maintained.

Skills & Experience Required

• Full clean driving licence.
• 2-3 years of field-based selling experience, preferably with branded food products in Dunnes Stores. Demonstrates skills in achieving sales targets.
• Proven track record in delivering sales targets month on month. FMCG experience would be an advantage.
• A can-do attitude.
• Strong personality and resilience.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external contacts. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others.
• Career-oriented, results-driven, with a strong commercial acumen.

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Competitive Salary
• Field Quarterly Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Award Framework
• HSF Assist

Who We Are

Established in 1893, Johnson Brothers, a subsidiary of the Primeline Group, has a rich history in sales and marketing, with a strong reputation within the UK and Irish trade sectors. We work with a range of international and national brands, committed to building our client's brands with pride, passion, and professionalism, in Ireland and beyond.

Where We Are Going

We aim to develop our leadership teams, retain current blue-chip customers, and grow new business through excellent brand execution. Our focus remains on building strong relationships with principles and customers, fostering a values-based culture.

What Do We Want?

• Dynamic, enthusiastic, driven, and goal-oriented individuals.
• People persons with experience in building strong working relationships.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and handle issues effectively.
• Adaptability to change and enjoyment of challenges.

Aligned with our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage, we seek individuals who demonstrate empathy, collaboration, and motivation for outstanding results. If you share these values and are eager to contribute to a positive, dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you.