Job description

Role Vacant

Business Development Manager

Type of Vacancy

Permanent, Full Time

Based

Field Based across Donegal, office in Londonderry/Derry

Travel required

Yes

Reporting To

General Manager

Role & Responsibilities

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 to join our team.

About the role

The successful candidate will be tasked with maximising on the growth opportunity in Donegal.

The role will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Exceed agreed territory sales budget and stretch budget and margin targets for the business
• Develop the territory by managing a prospect list to secure new foodservice customers linked to the current commercial plan
• Expanding the range that is currently being supplied to existing accounts by focusing on multi-temperature delivery opportunity over chilled, frozen and ambient ranges
• Increase our customers buying base by actively seeking out key competitor accounts
• 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

Experience, Skills & Education

Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• Full driving licence
• A min. 3 years sales and/or business development experience
• The ability to demonstrate and evidence a strong track record in sales and/or the securing of new business
• A forward thinking and creative sales approach
• Results-driven
• The ability to build long term relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills at a face-to-face level
• Confident negotiation skills and the ability to close a deal
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks

To apply please visit https://www.musgravegroup.com/careers/

Closing date for applications: close of business on 6thDecember 2022

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 06/12/2022
Reference ID: BDM Donegal ref: 14006

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