National Account Manager Ireland - Bakery to Foodservice

PH1997 – Senior National Account Manager – Foodservice Bakery Manufacturer


REWARDS: Basic €66000-€72000 (€80000 OTE) Car allowance, laptop and company benefits


LOCATION: Dublin, Drogheda, Dundalk, Athlone, Carlow, Kildare, Mullingar

Exciting opportunity to manage Ireland sales for a leading Foodservice Manufacturer

THE COMPANY:
We are an internationally renowned bakery manufacturer who specialise in providing mid-high end products to the Foodservice sector.
Established for many years, we have developed a reputation for the quality of our products, combined with fantastic support and service, which has led to our products being found on the menus of many hospitality establishment menus including hotels, restaurants, leisure and casual dining.
Our product range is diverse and as a result we are able to provide a one stop solution to many clients in regards to their bakery requirements.
Our UK division has thrived in recent years due to a combination of strong product innovation and developing a commercial team with a wealth of experience within Foodservice.
Due to our continued growth plans – we are seeking to attract a Foodservice Sales professional based in Ireland to support further development of the Irish foodservice sector.

THE ROLE:
This role is a key part of our commercial team working with Foodservice clients.
You will inherit a portfolio of accounts, that are across both Foodservice wholesale/distribution and Foodservice end users including hotels, restaurants and pub groups.
There will be responsibility for maintaining and developing relationships with our current wholesale partners to secure further listings, whilst also exploring opportunities with other companies in this area.
You will be fully also be fully responsible for managing and developing new relationships with end user accounts on a National basis including negotiating terms, pricing and service levels at buyer level.
This will involve tendering for listings and at times also include NPD.
This role is home based, and involves a high level of autonomy to manage these accounts.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with strong experience in Foodservice sales at National Account level, who thrives in an environment where they have a high level of independence and responsibility with their account base.
This is a role with strong scope for career progression – with a possible future opportunity to grow the team in Ireland under your leadership.


THE APPLICANT:
We are seeking to speak to candidates with a proven track record in Foodservice National Accounts working with major hospitality and foodservice end user chains

• Candidates must have a proven track record in Foodservice sales, with a strong knowledge of the Irish Foodservice sector.

• Candidates must have experience in working with Food products to the Foodservice sector (experience of menu planning and food costing at exec chef or buyer level)

• Candidates with a background in Foodservice Manufacturing are of particular interest, but we will also consider candidates with strong end user experience at National Account level within Foodservice wholesale.

• Candidates may also be working for a Foodservice Manufacturer on a Regional level, seeking to progress into a National role.

• Candidates must be self starters and able to successfully work in a home based role with high amount of autonomy.



All applicants send CVS to nathan.jones@midas-selection.com

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