Who We Are:
A growing and ambitious 100% Irish owned food ingredients company specializing in the bakery industry. Not only do we import some of the best products from around the world but we also blend our own ingredients right here in Cork! We supply major retailers, commercial bakeries, cafés, dessert producers, artisan bakeries and ice-cream companies, with a growing customer base across the island of Ireland. We are known for high quality products, competitive pricing and in particular our team of technical staff who assist our customers with everything from new ideas to helping improve efficiency.
The Role:
* Look after our existing customers in Northern Ireland, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and grow these accounts by cross and upselling, highlighting Clover Hill’s unique selling points (USPs).
* Identify and develop new, commercially viable business in your area. This will be a core focus of the role.
* Build strong relationships with the customers’ staff, managers and business owners – in particular new customers.
* Manage customer price books in line with company agreed policy.
* You will act as an advisor, suggesting products that meet the customers’ financial/ NPD/ creative and quality needs.
* Keep abreast of new products and ingredients in the market.
* Competitor awareness in order to mitigate business threats.
* Extensive travel during the day in Northern Ireland, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth, Monday to Friday.
* Manage the diaries of our technical bakers who will assist you in store/on site with NPD and business.
What We Offer:
* Large basic salary circa €50k-€55k depending on experience.
* Annual incentive based on meeting sales and margin budgets.
* Fully expensed company car.
* Laptop and phone.
* Fuel card.
* Daily lunch allowance.
* Reimbursement of travel expenses, e.g., parking, tolls etc.
* Large knowledgeable team of staff on hand for support and information.
* No corporate bureaucracy.
* Monday to Friday.
* Manage your own diary each week.
Who We Are Looking For:
* An experienced new business developer, who is resilient and can unlock doors to new customers.
* Excellent knowledge and experience of the food industry and sector is essential.
* Previous experience of managing key accounts to include retailer/ food service, industrial customers, required – with demonstrable accomplishments in the past.
* Proven track record of strong sales skills with the ability to manage all customer account types from SME to key accounts.
* Drive and energy to perform and deliver in a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter who needs little direction and has a proven track record of success.
* Regular monitoring of sales volumes against past trends and budgets and gap analysis for same.
* Strong Microsoft Office knowledge.
* Discipline and ability to plan your own diary and work efficiently on your own.
* Positive and lively demeanour will stand you in good stead.
* Currently living in your sales territory would be advantageous.
This is an interesting and fun role with a high level of autonomy to deal with your customers. This is mostly a new business role, we are looking to increase our footprint in the territory. Clover Hill has invested heavily in our transport and delivery services with our own multi-temperature trucks.
The interview process is 2 stages, first one will be via MS Teams, then, if successfully shortlisted, a final interview at our offices in Millstreet, Co. Cork on a mutually agreed date.
Please send your CV in strict confidence to d.buckley@cloverhill.ie
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