Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.
As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as Daybreak Key Account Fresh Food Advisor
Please note this is a contract position
What you’ll be doing:
Working closely with retailers, Business Development Managers and other internal teams, the main duties of this role include the following:
* Building relationships with Key Account, store managers and key fresh personnel in designated stores and working closely with these retailers to deliver the fresh offer in-store
* Working with Key account and their fresh teams to optimise sales, margin, participation and profitability across the fresh areas
* Engaging Key account and their fresh teams to ensure buy-in with any new Sub brands/Concepts
* Drive rollout and implementation of new initiatives in store
* Supporting stores with the implementation of best practice through store visits, monitoring, observation and in-store training of key fresh staff
* Working closely with Business Development Manager to ensure best practice in the fresh food departments
* Delivering ongoing fresh food training & execution to Key account stores
* Supporting new & revamped stores to ensure best in class fresh standards that drive sales and profitability.
* To hold workshops throughout the year highlighting Best Practice in Fresh Food Execution and operational structure
* Ensure that training programmes consistently address current business needs and the relevant people attend the training
* Develop relationships with Key internal stakeholders e.g. Trading, Marketing & HR
What we’re looking for:
The successful candidates will possess the following:
* Third Level Qualification preferable
* Minimum of 2-year experience in retail
* Strong influencing skills coupled with minimum 3 years’ experience in managing others
* Food preparation/food service experience will be an advantage
* A proven ability to engage stakeholders and creating buy-in for projects that deliver profitable sales and enhance the offering to consumers
* Strong IT skills including an excellent knowledge and practical experience of MS Office programs.
* Excellent presentation and communication and people skills.
* Full driving licence.
* Leaving Cert / GCSE.
* FAS National Register of Trainers
Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
Community Focus : Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
Be Part of a Legacy : Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
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