You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance.Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the worlds leading food service management company? Look no further, we, the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, are looking for anArea Managerto join our talented team on afull time, permanentbasis working 40 hours per week.As anArea Manager, you will manage a client base of Schools withinGlanmore Foodsto provide exceptional food delivery and service to the schools. You will manage the relationship with the School Principal and the Team within the school ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to. Drive food service and support service solutions that exceed new and existing customer requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan 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 YouSenior management 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 facilities management experienceManaged senior-level third party relationshipsCompass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.Some Of The Benefits We OfferExpensed Company Car or Car Allowance with Fuel CardPerks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many moreFlexible working to support work life balanceAdditional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work lifeVHI Healthcare discountLife assurance coverCareer Pathways to support career progression and/or skills developmentLearning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growthAccess to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleaguesEmployee Assistance Program to guide and support our employeesExciting internal reward and recognition schemesAnd many more..SkillsOrganised Strong communication skills Stakeholder EngagementBenefitsPerks Discount Card