Business Development Manager

Musgrave is Ireland`s leading food retail and wholesale company. Our retail brands include SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak, and Mace in Northern Ireland. In addition, Musgrave MarketPlace is Ireland`s leading wholesale supplier to retail, foodservice and SMEs. We are continuously changing and expanding our brand portfolio, with more recent brands including Frank & Honest Coffee, La Rousse Foods and Drinks Inc. Our values are long-term stable relationships, achievement, not being greedy, honest, and working hard.  There are real progression opportunities within our business for those looking for a long term career.

Role Purpose

• Deliver and exceed agreed regional and territory sales, profit and margin targets across the (delivered, collect and online) Foodservice business.
• Develop the territory by managing a prospect list to secure new customers
• Drive growth through expanding the range that is currently being supplied to existing accounts.
• Maintain all accounts within Musgrave MarketPlace agreed credit terms.
• Manage all customer contracts within the territory, including managing pricing and range to maximise profitability
• Maintain Territory Management costs within allocated budgets, through good time management, resources management, and the most effective call pattern for each customer.
• Ensure excellent customer service through friendly, accurate field communication and good administration practices.
• Provide accurate and relevant information on competitor activity and other trade field information to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Ensure the correct product mix in each account thus ensuring maximum profitability.
• Ensure full co-operation via the Territory Telesales Developer, Regional General Managers, Regional Foodservice Floor Managers etc. to ensure maximum growth in your specific territory.
• Complete all administration as required including Journey plans, Daily Sales Reports, Record Cards and Prospect lists