Sales Manager

Description:

At the heart of this role is a focus on first class service and account management, something which Bridor prides itself on and attributes its success to. As Sales Manager Ireland, it will be your responsibility to ensure customers receive this high level of service expected, whilst maximising the opportunities to develop Bridor’s presence further.

Reporting directly into the National Foodservice Controller, you will be responsible for an established existing customer portfolio of Retailers, Distributors, Foodservice Wholesalers and Foodservice End Users such as Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes. In addition to the management of these customers, you will be responsible with identifying and developing new business opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess a strong commercial acumen to effectively negotiate contracts, JBP’s and trade promotions, along with delivering budget and forecast reports. You will have a passion for food, understanding new trends, developing NPD ideas, so experience working with product development teams in the past is an advantage.

Requirements

The successful candidate for this position will have a proven track record of developing sales and building strong customer relationships across the mentioned customer channels. You will have a strong knowledge of the Irish market (NI & ROI) as well as having established relationships with the key operators.

Exposure to Foodservice & Retail customers within either a branded, private label food or drink environment is essential as well as possessing a real passion for premium food products. You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships internally and with your customers. You will be a well organised team player with the drive, motivation and enthusiasm to achieve sales and delivering success for Bridor.