Centra Regional Manager
Location: Midlands
Contract: Permanent
Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change
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 Centra Sales team as
Regional Manager
to support the Midlands Territory.
The purpose of the role is to maximize sales with assigned stores by optimizing the execution of the Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland (MRPI) model through supporting and advising retailers and developing long term relationships between MRPI and our Retail Partners.
What you'll be doing:
* Work with the Retailer to deliver agreed standards of Retail Excellence in store
* Work with Retail IT, Retail Accounting and Trading to support and advise stores on implementation of appropriate processes of measuring and merchandising.
* Work with Retail Accounting, Centra Sales, Marketing and the retailer, to develop action plans for stores based on effective analysis of appropriate sales and market data and awareness of competitor activity
* Support the business to bring our brand to life – work on cross functional teams, engage with our retail partners, action feedback.
* Carry out business analysis in conjunction with the retailer to identify areas of potential growth in sales, margin and profit and develop action plans to deliver same.
* Develop annual business plans in conjunction with store owners & support retailers in delivering the brand position – Bright Ideas for Everyday Living.
* Promote best practice in-store in all areas through various initiatives (Store Audits, Excellence Ireland)
* Monitor key performance standards in-store and agree action plans for improvement in conjunction with the retailer
* Promote best practice in all HR issues including Health & Safety, Employee Well-being, Training and Development
* Provide leadership through coaching, motivation and communication
* Manage and conduct work activities in such a way as to ensure the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees.
What we'er looking for:
* High Level experience in Store Management
* 3 – 4 years knowledge/experience in Grocery Trade
* Experience working on retail projects as part of a cross functional team
* Third level qualification specialising in Sales/Marketing/Food/Business would be advantageous but not a requirement
* Full driving licence
* Excellent Communication Skills & Relationship Management
* Commercial acumen & strategic business planning
* Value selling skills
* Customer Focus
* Good computer skills including MS Office & ideally experience of GOLD
* Report writing & presentation skills
* Self starter
Why Musgrave:
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.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Apply now and join us in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand
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.