Our client, a family run business rapidly expanding, are looking to hire a Key Account Executive to join their team. As a KeyAccount Executive, you will be in a customer facing role within the commercial team, working across the Irish grocery and convenience channels. It is a fast-paced working environment, ideal for candidates looking to accelerate their careers. A key account executive roleis the first step on the pathway to a future career in FMCG sales account management. The successful candidate will report directly to a National Account Manager and will have extensive sales and account management training. There is responsibility from day one managing a national account back-office administration as you train as a key account executive. The role also offers the opportunity to work on cross functional team projects. Duties and responsibilities You will provide on-going support for the National Account Manager by managing promotional proposals, sales reporting, forecasting etc. Working directly with the National Account Manager you will be responsible for promotional execution and implementing customer business sales plans. Help create and input into presentations for customer meetings. You would work cross functionally with the supply chain and NPD teams and demand planning teams to deliver business KPIs. Work closely with your national account manager and support the execution of our annual sales plan. Expectations, Competencies & Qualifications Ambitious and looking to build a career in sales. Bachelors degree in a business/food business or related food science discipline. Have excellent numerical and organisational skills. Clear communicator with strong persuasive and presentation capabilities. Be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Full clean driving license. NOTE - Candidate who do not have the relevant skills & experience required will not be considered for this job. Please only apply if you have the skills and experience and are interested in working in a Sales role. Skills: Key Account Manager Sales representative FMCG Food science Key account executive Benefits: Hybrid working pension bonus