You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance.As anArea Manager, you will play a central role in our operations. You will be a team-focused leader with high standards, responsible for setting the benchmark and providing daily direction and support to your teams. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive the delivery of world-class food and service across our school contracts.This is afull-time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week.Key ResponsibilitiesHere's what you need to know before applying:Plan and implement the strategy of growth & retention for new and existing business through leading the development of long-term account plans and a rolling lifecycle review processSupport the sales team to develop financially sound bids and proposals and sign off final agreements to ensure we deliver operationally sound contractsDeliver the profit for the region through leadership and support for teams within the SchoolsReview school contract performance, identify improvements, and ensure contract compliance to exceed client expectationsIdentify the different customer requirements through analysing trends in their feedback and select the appropriate company offering to deliver customer satisfactionCommunicate strategy to team and ensure that improvements are implemented to maximise performance and customer satisfactionDevelop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including strategic client relationshipsAbout YouManagement experience leading and inspiring operational teams to deliver resultsLed the implementation of change programmes to deliver operational benefitsExperience of working within brand guidelines to deliver resultsExperience in highly commercial and price-sensitive marketsExcellent communication and presentation skillsRetail and hospitality management experienceManaged senior-level third party relationshipsAbout UsGlanmore Foods supply award-winning, nutritious school lunches to primary and secondary schools nationwide every day. Our meals are prepared from two custom-built, state-of-the-art food production facilities located in Blanchardstown, Dublin and now also our distribution centre in Lusk, Co. Dublin. We are committed to providing nutritious, delicious meals sourced from local Irish producers, whenever possible ensuring that every bite supports not just the health of our children but also the sustainability of our communities and environment. When you join Glanmore Foods; you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for schools we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain protect and why your personal data collected when you apply for a job with Glanmore Foods. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary.Job Reference: com/2212/355400/ /IN/ROIJob Reference: com/2212/355400/ /IN/ROI