We have been farming the fertile lands of North County Dublin for over 200 years. We have an amazing team at the farm, all of whom we consider as family nonetheless. We love working with committed and inspiring people to create something our grandparents would be proud of. From our proud family heritage, hard work and passion for quality, we at Keogh’s Farm are committed to producing Ireland’s finest potatoes, crisps, and snacks that are truly…Grown with Love in Ireland.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, the Territory Manager's role will be to drive sales and support the ongoing growth and development of Keogh’s products through merchandising, maximization of in-store space, generating product awareness, new product launches, implementing promotions, identifying new leads and channels around the Munster region - Limerick and Kerry. You will represent the brand in a positive and professional manner, must be career-focused and show attributes of leadership, high organizational skills and a determination to be the very best.
Key Areas Of The Role
* Visit retail customers to generate orders, drive distribution, drive visibility and display, activate promotions, conduct retail audits, ensuring range implementation and planogram compliance.
* Utilizing WASP to capture market data.
* Work closely with and review a call file and plan an efficient journey plan.
* Ensure stock is rotated effectively and high attention to detail is implemented across all stores in order to achieve distribution and visibility targets.
* Setting and achievement of merchandising standards.
* Ensuring the successful launch of N.P.D. into the market.
* Maintain and expand the company’s database of prospects through targeted cold calling with a view to arranging meetings with potential customers.
* Managing seasonal activities and promotional activation.
* Development of key trade relationships at store, regional and group level.
The ideal Candidate will Have
* Minimum 2 years’ Sales and merchandising experience within FMCG across all trade channels (preferably in the food industry).
* Recent qualification in business, marketing, or other related field desirable.
* Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation and influencing skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and retail point of sale software.
* Monitor and reporting of key account performance, case sale volume, rate of sale, promotional mix, risk, cost, retail and profit analysis.
* Ability to prioritize high impact activities and multi-task complex projects and deliver results.
* Strong problem identification and objection resolution skills.
* Evidence of tenacity and the ability to follow through on commitment.
* Flexibility with regard to working hours and national travel is a requirement.
* Exposure to developing relationships with clients and creating new business.
If you are interested please submit your CV with a cover letter to people@keoghs.ie
Keogh’s Crisps is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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