Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities
Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values
People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.
Purpose of the Role:
Keelings Select is recruiting a Junior Sales Executive to support the Cork Sales Executive with all sales and business development activities to grow our market share and nurture existing customer relationships.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
* Establish, develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
* Support with the sales strategy and plan for key customers along with the overall business strategy
* Support the Cork Sales Executive and assist in developing opportunities in the region
* Maximise sales and margins
* General administration support
* Provide excellent customer service to key customers
* Business Development with new and existing customers
Key Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
* Full, clean driving licence
* Previous experience in a sales role in a busy, commercial business would be preferable
* A passion for fresh produce and eagerness to develop further knowledge of the sector
* Ability to perform under pressure in an ever-changing environment
* Highly accurate and attention to detail essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Fluency in written and verbal English
Core Competencies
* A positive attitude
* Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally
* Flexible and adaptable
* Proactive and efficient
* Good IT Skills - PowerPoint, word, excel.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Confidentiality/discretion to the highest standard
* Planning and organisational skills
The post holder is required to understand and adhere to Keelings Values and reflect these values in both behaviour and performance
* People Matter
* Teamwork
* Integrity
* Passion for Achievement
Recruitment Process
1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
2. Phone Screening
3. 1st Interview
4. 2nd Interview
5. Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com
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