ARYZTA, the global food company behind Cuisine de France and a great many delicious food offerings across the shops, delis, hotels and restaurants over Ireland and beyond, is seeking a self-motivated individual with a passion for food and a talent for sales to join our Foodservice Business Development Team.We currently have an interim vacancy (approx. 12 months for maternity cover) in the South Dublin and Leinster region. Reporting to the Business Development Manager – Foodservice, the successful candidate will play a key role in consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience, achieving sales targets for the Foodservice division, and driving new business growth. This position is ideal for a commercially minded individual with a background as a chef or experience in hospitality/food and beverage, who is genuinely passionate about high-quality food.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESManage and develop new and existing food-service accountsMaintain a call pattern with existing customersProvide excellent customer service, product and industry knowledgeIdentify and target business opportunities with new food-service accountsRespond promptly to customer inquiriesResolved customer issues as efficiently as possibleContinuously enhance product knowledgeActively share insights with customers to support and drive sales growthOffer new food solutions, concepts and product offerings to customersSubmit routine sales reports and plansAnalyse sales performance to assess trading conditions and identify key accounts for regular visitsCollaborate cross-functionally with departments such as National Accounts, Finance, Marketing, and HR to achieve shared business objectives.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSEssential:Proven experience within the Foodservice industryStrong ability to access, analyse, and interpret sales dataProficient in utilising sales reports to drive performanceSolid understanding of sales and margin management processesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResults-oriented with a strong drive to achieve targetsStrong numerical and analytical skillsFull, valid driving licenseProficiency in core Microsoft Office tools, e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.DesirableBackground in food retail, culinary arts, hospitality, or beverages, with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with chefsBENEFITSIn addition to the opportunity to join a leading, dynamic global food company with a great team culture, in return for your experience we offer:Competitive remuneration + 20% target-based bonusLunch allowance of €12.50 per day.Fully maintained Company CarLaptop/Tablet and phoneCompany pension plan22+ annual leave days increasing with length of servicePaid volunteering day and a paid wellness dayDeath in service benefitIncome protection insurancePaid maternity & paternity leaveBike to work schemeJob Type: Specified-purposeContract length: 12 monthsPay: From €40,000.00 per yearBenefits:Additional leaveBike to work schemeCompany carCompany pensionEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexitimeFood allowanceOn-site gymOn-site parkingSick payWork from homeApplication question(s):Are you able to comfortably use PowerPoint, Word, Exel, Outlook Email and Outlook Calendar?Experience:food industry or related: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:driving licence (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: On the road