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Job description

An opportunity has arisen with this well-established and reputable wholesale food supplier who are based in Derry/Londonderry. They supply a range of products to businesses across the food industry including restaurants, takeaways, cafés, and other hospitality outlets throughout Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will be office based and on the road visiting existing and potential new customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers. Regularly visit restaurants, takeaways, and other food industry businesses.
• Identify opportunities to upsell additional products and increase sales. Generate and develop new business opportunities within the territory.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and KPIs. Plan and manage your daily schedule efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally. Maintain accurate customer records and sales reports.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a field sales / external sales role. Proven ability to build rapport and long-term customer relationships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative. Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Comfortable working towards sales targets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience within the foodservice or wholesale industry advantageous but not essential..
• Strong negotiation and closing skills. Experience managing existing accounts while developing new business.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a field sales role.

Further Information

Salary: £30,000 per annum pro rata., to be confirmed. Location: The successful candidate will be office based within the Derry/Londonderry area and also be willing to travel throughout Northern Ireland. Cathy Moran Recruitment is a Recruiter who does not discriminate against gender, age, sex or religious denomination. It promotes equality of opportunity on grounds of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religious belief and political opinion.