Overview
22.5 hours per week, any 3 in 6 days (Monday-Saturday).
This position is homebased for someone located in the Belfast area.
This is an exciting new position which will focus on growing our business through raising brand awareness and encouraging recommendations.
You will build connections with local Healthcare Professionals, GP surgeries, charities, and community groups engaged in supporting the needs of the elderly in the community.
Collaborating with the Retail Sales and Operations Manager and our Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional division you will devise and implement a plan to deliver 4% order growth.
Your territory will cover around Northern Ireland and reports directly into the RSOM; however, you will be responsible for managing your time and diary.
A proven track record of building and maintaining relationships is key as your primary responsibility will be to develop relationships with new and existing customers.
These relationships will enable you to raise awareness and educate others on the Wiltshire Farm Foods solution, ultimately promoting business growth.
We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service and communication skills, with the enthusiasm to get out in the community.
There is no typical week as a Business Development Executive which keeps the role exciting and varied, however the expectation is that the successful candidate would be out in the community 2 days a week.
The remaining working day is likely to be home-based completing admin tasks, researching prospects, confirming appointments and cold-calling local prospects.
The role requires travel using a company-branded van when available; when unavailable, use of a personal vehicle will be required, with mileage expenses reimbursed in accordance with the company's expenses policy.
£28,000 - £32,000 (pro-rata)
Who we are
Wiltshire Farm Foods, part of the apetito group, is the UK's largest ready-meal supplier, cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK primarily to the elderly, their family members and healthcare professionals.
We're dedicated to making a real difference to our customers' lives, by bringing sunshine to their doors through our commitment to provide good old-fashioned service.
Our intense pride drives us to continuously innovate and improve, ensuring our products and service exceed our customers' needs.
This is all whilst being an ethical and sustainable organisation that believes in doing the right thing.
Responsibilities
Driving the overall local marketing programme
Building relationships and networking with Healthcare Professionals, local community groups, sheltered housing associations.
Develop new business through these key influencers, creating relationships where they unequivocally recommend Wiltshire Farm Foods
Plan and carry out tasting demonstrations to promote the benefits of the food and increase overall brand awareness – locations such as hospitals, care homes, day centers, sheltered housing accommodation etc.
Work closely with colleagues from the other in-house depots and Head Office team to develop and field test new initiatives.
Develop relationships with Business Development Managers from other depots to ensure sharing of best practice.
Undertake relevant administrative tasking in line with business systems.
About you
Essential:
In-person sales experience
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with customers or developing a portfolio of clients
A natural ability to influence and persuade
Experience of making outbound calls
GCSE English and Math's (or equivalent etc)
Strong presentation skills
Time management, planning and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
You must have held a UK manual driving licence for at least 2 years.
All offers of employment are subject to a Driving Assessment, Driving Licence checks and basic DBS checks.
Desirable:
Business-to-business sales experience
Knowledge or experience of marketing
Knowledge of Dynamics Navision
Experience within a care based role or the healthcare sector
Vocational sales/and marketing qualification
Personal Qualities:
Personable and engaging
Self-starter with a can-do attitude, proactive and positive outlook, and willing to experiment with new ideas
Shows passion, drive and ambition to deliver outstanding execution in key projects
Acts as an ambassador for Wiltshire Farm Foods, building effective working relationships and networks
A satisfactory basic DBS check is required for this role.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimum requirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules.
Company Benefits
Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (which are considered a normal working day)
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts
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