Business Development Manager

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading foodservice supplier to recruit a Business Development Manager to join the growing team in Newry. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a well-established food distribution business.

You will develop and manage a defined territory, driving sales growth through new business acquisition and strengthening existing relationships. If you are a commercially driven sales professional with a strong background in, we want to hear from you!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver and exceed agreed territory sales, margin, and profitability targets.
• Develop the territory by identifying and securing new foodservice customers aligned with the commercial plan.
• Grow existing accounts by expanding the product range supplied, with a focus on chilled, frozen, and ambient product opportunities.
• Increase market share by targeting and converting competitor accounts.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure accounts remain within agreed credit terms.
• Control territory management costs through effective planning, resource allocation, and structured customer call cycles.
• Provide excellent customer service through clear communication, accurate field information, and strong administration practices.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide relevant market intelligence to the Sales Manager.
• Maintain accurate reporting including journey plans, sales reports, account updates, and gains and losses tracking.
• Manage customer margin targets in line with overall territory objectives.
• Participate in sales campaigns and company-wide sales initiatives as required.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a proactive field sales role, ideally within the foodservice or FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills within the sales community.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Strong organisational and territory management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Strong career development opportunities within a well-established, growing organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work with a business that values innovation, people development, and community impact.

How To Apply

• To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935491 .
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