Business Development Manager

Business Development Executive / Manager Alexander Steele is recruiting on behalf of a Global Manufacturer of Finished food products & Solutions. This client is a leading player in their sector and operates across Foodservice, Convenience, Grocery, Wholesale & QSR. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Executive / Manager to join the team and manage specific accounts within the Foodservice & Convenience Channel. Hybrid Working - 1 x per month in the Office min (Ireland) Expected travel per week - 3/4 days per week €34k - €40k + 20% Commission bonus & Car package (TBC) Principle Accountabilities: Manage and develop new and existing accounts Maintaining a call pattern with existing customers Provision of excellent customer service, product and industry knowledge Identify and target business opportunities with new accounts Expand current offering and proposition to existing customers Deliver a prompt response to all customer queries ensuring all issues are addressed and resolved as quickly as possible Drive continual improvement of product knowledge and share this with customers to improve growth of sales Offer new food solutions/concepts to customers Submission of daily and weekly sales paperwork including weekly planner to the Business Development Manager Analyse sales results by customer for the territory to establish current trading situations and identify key customers to visit on regular basis Work cross functionally with other departments in the business e.g.: National Accounts, Finance, Marketing and HR to deliver shared objectives Skills & Qualifications required: A proven track record within food service or retail industries Passion for food Exceptional customer service skills A knowledge of sales & margins processes Excellent communication skills both written and oral communication with a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences Results driven individual and ability to achieve results under challenging circumstances Strong numerical skills Full clean driving licence Desirable: Culinary, hospitality or food and beverage education or experience and ability to communicate effectively with Chefs Ability to access, analyse and interpret sales data Experience in the use of sales report data To find out more, please apply via sam.gilmour@alexandersteele.com