Business Developer (BD) FMCG Sector Westmeath and Longford Our client is a very well known, multinational consumer goods company with category leading brands in Pet Care, Snacking, Food and Nutrition. HOURS: We operate during general business hours, i.e. Monday Friday 9-6pm Purpose Statement: Reporting to theRSM, the Business Development Representative willbe responsible fordriving new business opportunities and theSales and distribution of World class brands in the Impulse, Food and Pet categories. Ensuring the achievement of our clients targets andobjectives. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Maintaining a regular call on all specified outlets within the agreed geographical area Improving/maintainingexisting client share of space, distribution and displays within theseoutlets Identifyingand maximizing further display opportunities within the outlets and installing secondary items ofpoint of salematerial Advising the Field Sales Manager of retail enquiries/requests for major items of display equipment Encouraging the retailer to feature displayas manyPOIsas possible Motivating the retailer to sustaintheiractive co-operation in the display and space/recommendation of clientproducts Encouraging the retailer to widen his distribution of clientproducts Maintaining full andaccuratedata on Customerdata baseand daily reports Reporting to the Field Sales Manager in respect of competitor activity, trade trends etc. Continuous education of retailers tomaintainthe recommended clientlayouts Feedback on Competitor activity Present to retailers on the market data supplied by ourclient The introduction of offers on a regular basis to theretailers Attending and taking active part in team meetings asrequired Package: Salary: €30K p/a Bonus: 10% €10 Lunch allowance per day Vehicle provided Fuel card provided Toll tag provided Phone supplied Tablet supplied Expenses receipted 20 days Holidays p/a Requirements: FMCG Industry experience with 3+ years sales/merchandising experience in multiples and impulse grocery retail accounts Strong commercial acumen A desire to achieve excellence inexecution Accountability for the performance of their territory and an ability to be creative in dealing with problemaccounts An ability to continually improve ways of working. A strong communicator withwell developedinterpersonal skills to be able to manage both internal and externalrelationships IT literate with an ability to use handheld reporting technology. FULL CLEAN DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED Skills: Drivers Licence sales experience merchandising eperience FMCG