Field Sales Representative-Foodservice

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment is working with a growing FMCG start up in Dublin to recruit a Field Sales Representative to build the Foodservice division and sustain double-digit growth.

You will develop relationships within the Foodservice channel, drive sales and build a network across Dublin and surrounding areas, supported by a clean driving licence and relevant Ireland FMCG experience.

Qualifications

• Previous FMCG sales experience essential.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Full clean driving license; fluent written and spoken English.
• Based in Dublin/Leinster region; Irish FMCG experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Actively market and promote the brand within the Foodservice channel.
• Build strong direct and indirect route to market businesses.
• Execute visibility within the channel and report updates.
• Deliver high standards of credit management across customer base.

Skills

FMCG sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Third level qualification in business/marketing/sales

Job description

My Client – a new FMCG start up- with an incredible brand has obtained double digit growth in the last 6 months; and due to this phenomenal success ; are now looking for a a Field Sales Representative to join their growing Tean and develop their foodservice division. T

This is a challenging role and a pivotal role to the Business- my client has secured over 400 store listings within the Retail area- and are looking to build on their early success and branch out in to Foodservice. A massive selling point are Tom and David – the Business owners– I had a really good catch up with Tom and he said “ Its been a full on year – but a great one at that-- As you know, Denis we have had recent investment; won a number of awards; gained more listings than anticipated and are now looking to break in to the Foodservice channel- This role is a crucial hire for us – and I am looking for someone who can build relationships within rhe channel and can drive sales

NB For this role, you must have a clean drivers licence and Irish FMCG experience – and be based in Dublin/ surrounding areas and ideally have 3-5 years sales experience within the FMCG experience- Foodservice experience would be advantgeous. Base Salary is circa 40,000- really depends on experience and comes with a bonus of circa 15% ; company car/ car allowance ; lunch allowance.

As a Business Development Executive/ Field Sales Rep , you will be responsible for:

• Actively market & promoting the brand within the Foodservice channel.
• Build strong direct & indirect route to market business
• Execute 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

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in FMCG sales is essential Third level qualification in business, marketing or sales preferable but not essential
• Excellent communication & customer care skills and have a passion for completing all tasks to the highest standard
• Full clean driving license ; Fluent written and spoken English
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build both internal & external relationships

Personality Profile

• An outgoing personality capable of communicating effectively with a wide variety of customers and colleagues
• Someone with great attention to detail and can take ownership

( To be considered for this position, you must be living in Ireland and ideally within the Dublin/ Leinster region)