We're on the lookout for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to champion our Nearby symbol brand across South Leinster, Munster, and South Connacht.Nearby is part of the S&W Wholesale family, a trusted name in retail with a proud history of supporting independent retailers across Ireland. Nearby is all about local convenience, community connection, and helping retailers thrive with a fresh, modern brand.If you're ready to make a real impact and grow with a dynamic team, click here to learn more about the role and our companyJob SummaryProviding retailer support, auditing and reporting on store compliance, advising and implementing in-store promotional activity,range-reviews, merchandising, pricing strategy and operational effectiveness. With the main objective to grow the retailer'sbusiness through turnover growth, margin management and cost controls while maximising and growing the businessopportunity available to S&W.ResponsibilitiesThe following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Tasks are not in any particular order, therefore the sequence which they appear should not be interpreted as indicating priority or relative importance.Role Responsibilities:Present and sell company products and services to current and potential customersPrepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of new contacts to be madeAdvise and guide stores on areas such as pricing, product range and margin.Advise and assist with promotional activity and merchandising within stores.Improve operational effectiveness within stores – including budget and margin managementFollow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activityIdentify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assignedPrepare presentations, proposals and sales contractsEstablish and maintain current client and potential client relationshipsPrepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract servicesIdentify and resolve customer concernsPrepare a variety of reports, including, closings, follow up, and adherence to goalsCommunicate new opportunities, special developments, information or feedback gathered through field activity toappropriate team membersLiaise with our credit control team and follow up for collection of paymentEssential ExperienceMin three years' experience managing a large convenience store environment.Min three Years Experience working in a Sales environmentExperience of achieving sales budgets and targets – maximising new business opportunitiesHigh level of expertise in use of Microsoft packages including Excel and WordKnowledge of retail EPOS systemsAbility to work to strict deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAttention to detailAdaptable to changing priorities.Able to manage a high-volume workload.Able to work in a fast-paced commercial environmentCustomer focusedJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany eventsCompany pensionEmployee assistance programEmployee discountOn-site parkingPrivate medical insuranceWellness programWork Location: In person