Sales Developer

Bunzlmclaughlin; Ulster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in Foodservice is seeking a Sales Developer for the Ulster region. This full-time role involves maximising sales, managing customer relationships, and offering innovative product solutions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sales experience in the HoReCa and Foodservice sectors. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a company vehicle and healthcare plan.

Benefits

29 days holiday (increasing to 34 with service)

Company Paid Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave plan

Long service awards

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in the relevant industries.
• Highly organised with effective time management skills.
• Experience with sales database tracking programs.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and margin in the assigned territory.
• Manage customer relationships and fill gaps with cross-selling.
• Provide quotations and handle customer queries.

Skills

Sales experience in HoReCa and Foodservice industry

Time management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Salesforce experience

Strong negotiating skills

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Developer to join our New Business Field Sales team at Bunzl McLaughlin covering the Ulster region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to develop into a professional sales role. It will allow them to grow and develop a sales area within a thriving business.

Sales experience within the HoReCa and Foodservice industry or internal sales would be advantageous.

Part of Bunzl plc, a FTSE 100 company, Bunzl McLaughlin is a market leader in the hospitality and catering sectors across Ireland, both North and South. Placing innovation at the heart of its corporate identity since 1894, Bunzl McLaughlin delivers a reputable and unparalleled level of excellence through both product offering and service.

At Bunzl, we pride ourselves in offering our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and margin in the specifically assigned territory
• Growing sales and market share with Exclusive and own brand product at the forefront of every sale
• Populating customer management information on Salesforce
• Key lead in managing customer relationships
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and fill any gaps by identifying cross selling opportunities
• Maintain Territory by creating journey plans to ensure time is best utilised
• Promoting exclusive lines, Bunzl Advantage and weekly delivery within schedule
• Co-ordinate customer contracts and margins
• Providing quotations identifying profitable growth opportunities
• Handling customer issues and queries including any credit notes
• Responsible for the successful sales growth in line with the Company's objective, overall business plans, and strategies
• Conducting monthly reviews of the relevant customer pipeline activity
• Expected to be knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of sales experience within the HoReCa and Foodservice industry internally or in the field
• Highly organised and has strong effective time management skills
• Highly competent and computer literate with all Microsoft Office system
• Experience required with utilising sales database tracking programs preferably Salesforce
• Strong negotiating skills and capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Equally strong listening skills
• Highly customer focused
• Highly efficient
• Ability to set policies, but remain flexible when customer conditions require

The Rewards

The successful Sales Developer will enjoy a competitive salary depending on experience, plus sales commission, a company vehicle, laptop, and phone, and will also include:

• 29 days holiday (increasing to 34 days with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Company Paid Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave plan
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who fit the requirements of the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, just let us know.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services
• Hospitality
• Food and Beverage Retail

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who fit the requirements of the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, just let us know.