Business Development Executive – Hospitality & Food & Beverage Supply
Galway & Surrounding Areas (Confidential)
An established Irish supplier to the hospitality and food sector is hiring a Business Development Executive to help develop a new and growing territory across Galway City, County Galway and parts of Clare.
The area has good early momentum and a small customer base already in place, but there is a significant opportunity to build and shape the territory over the coming months.
This role will suit someone who enjoys creating traction, opening doors, and turning opportunity into long-term business.
The Opportunity
* A developing territory with strong potential rather than a saturated patch
* Existing accounts and activity already in place
* Clear scope to grow turnover significantly over the first 6–12 months
* Proper handover and support before full ownership transfers
* Direct reporting line to experienced, approachable leadership
The Role
* Take ownership of a defined geographic territory
* Grow existing accounts and actively open new customers
* Identify opportunities, gaps, and untapped hospitality operators
* Build strong relationships with hotels, kitchens, pubs, and food-led businesses
* Be visible, consistent, and proactive in the local market
This is a hands-on, field-based role; success comes from being out with customers.
Attitude & Values
This role will suit someone who values:
* Taking responsibility and being accountable for results
* A collaborative, team-first way of working
* Being dependable and organised
* Building long-term relationships rather than chasing quick wins
Backgrounds that tend to work well
* Field sales in retail, FMCG, or hospitality
* Food, drink, wholesale, or supply-led environments
* Commercial roles linked to logistics, operations, or service
Direct foodservice experience is helpful but not essential. Attitude, hunger, and work ethic matter most
Package
* €40,000–€45,000 base salary
* Uncapped commission (OTE €55k–€60k)
* Company vehicle, fuel, phone, laptop, lunch allowance
A full, clean Irish driving licence is required.
Must be living in the Galway / Clare region
Why This Role Appeals
* A territory you can genuinely build and influence
* Visibility, autonomy, and ownership
* Strong operational support behind the scenes
* A stable, growing business investing in people and regions
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €45,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Food allowance
* Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
* Are you comfortable being field-based most days across Galway and parts of Clare?
* Are you currently opening new customers in your role, rather than only servicing existing accounts?
* Have you worked in a role where the territory wasn't fully built, and you had to create momentum yourself?
Licence/Certification:
* Irish Driver Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: On the road