Business Developer - Foodservice

Job description:

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with a passion for food and a talent for sales to join our  Foodservice Business Development team . We currently have an  interim vacancy  (approx. 12 months for maternity cover) in the  North Dublin and North Leinster region . Reporting to the Business Development Manager – Foodservice, the successful candidate will play a key role in consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience, achieving sales targets for the Foodservice division, and driving new business growth. This position is ideal for a commercially minded individual with a background as a chef or experience in hospitality/food and beverage, who is genuinely passionate about high-quality food.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage and develop new and existing food-service accounts
• Maintain a call pattern with existing customers
• Provide excellent customer service, product and industry knowledge
• Identify and target business opportunities with new food-service accounts
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries, ensuring issues are resolved as efficiently as possible.
• Continuously enhance product knowledge and actively share insights with customers to support and drive sales growth
• Offer new food solutions, concepts and product offerings to customers
• Submit routine sales reports and plans to the Foodservice Commercial Manager
• Analyse sales performance to assess current trading conditions and identify key accounts for regular visits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as National Accounts, Finance, Marketing, and HR to achieve shared business objectives.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Proven experience within the Foodservice industry
• Strong ability to access, analyse, and interpret sales data
• Proficient in utilising sales reports to drive performance
• Solid understanding of sales and margin management processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve targets
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in core Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Outlook (email and calendar), Excel and PowerPoint
• Full, valid driving license

Desirable Background in food retail, culinary arts, hospitality, or beverages, with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with chefs

BENEFITS In addition to the opportunity to join a leading, dynamic global food company with a great team culture, in return for your experience we offer:

• Competitive remuneration including 20% target-based bonus
• Lunch allowance of €12.50 per day.
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Laptop/Tablet and phone
• Company pension plan
• 22+ annual leave days increasing with length of service
• Paid volunteering day
• Paid wellness day
• Death in service benefit
• Income protection insurance
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Bike to work scheme