Retail Business Development Manager

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 18 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.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive.

We have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager - Retail to join our Sales team. Please note this is a 12 month contract.

 What you’ll be doing:

Key responsibilities of the role (but not limited to):

  • Exceed agreed territory sales budget and stretch budget and margin targets for the Retail business.
  • Develop the territory by managing a prospect list to secure new retail customers linked to the current commercial plan
  • Maintain all accounts within Musgrave’s credit terms.
  • 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.
  • Complete all administration e.g.4-week journey plans achievement report, weekly sales reports, record cards and gains and losses report.
  • Manage customer margin targets in line with overall territory targets
  • Sales Blitz activity as required as part of a company overall sales drive.

What we’re looking for:

Experience Required:

  • 3 + years’ experience in proactive field sales and achieved targets in Retail environment
  • The ability to demonstrate and evidence a strong track record in sales and/ or the securing of new business
  • The ability to build long term relationships
  • Strong interpersonal skills face to face level
  • The ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
  • MS Office
  • Full clean driving licence

Desirable

  • Strong working knowledge of the independent grocery retail sector in Ireland
  • Sales Training

What we offer:

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.
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