Business Development Executive NI - Sales Foodservice

Business Development Executive NI - Sales Foodservice Business Development Executive Attractive Salary, Benefits, Company Car & Bonus 36.5 Hour week Field Based The Purpose of the role Due to continued growth, Henderson Foodservice is expanding its team and seeking a Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive new business. We’re looking for someone who is excited about food, competitive and target driven, and is eager to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will focus on New Business, expanding our customer base in key sectors and identifying new opportunities. The role requires a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs and determination to meet KPI's and achieve targets. Working as Business Development Executive you will: Focus on developing New Business opportunities. Achieve sales and margin targets within designated territory focusing particularly on new business opportunities. Contribute to the strategic sales plan to grow sales across categories, sectors and customers. Collaborate with Trading & Replenishment on category range, product sourcing, pricing, stock holding, and market trends. Develop strong relationships with key decision makers. Carry out regular business reviews and prepare focused development plans for customers. Forecast accurately to the re-order team volume requirements for specific customers and/or new product requests. Analyse sales and margin performance, recommending actions by category, customer, sector, and territory. Skills for Success - Minimum criteria Minimum of 2 years’ target driven relevant sales experience. Experience of winning new business. Ability to understand and adapt to customer needs and working patterns. Proven commercial awareness and business acumen. Excellent IT Skills particularly with MS Office packages. Full UK/EU Driving License. The Attributes you’ll need include Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to overcome business challenges. Strong customer focus with the ability to motivate and inspire others to deliver the highest levels of customer service. Ability to work within a team as well as working independently. It is Desirable if you have Business related third level qualification Field Sales experience in Foodservice or FMCG Product knowledge within a Foodservice business Market knowledge of Foodservice sector within NI/ROI Benefits Benefits include market competitive salary, company car, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Reward Gateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full‑time position working 36.5 hours per week. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. #J-18808-Ljbffr