FMCG Business Development Representative role:
Crossell are one of Ireland's leading field marketing agencies, working with leading household brands across a variety of retail channels, including Dunnes Stores, Tesco and Supervalu. We provide dedicated permanent sales teams for leading FMCG brands. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Representative for a leading client in frozen foods.
The candidate should be based in Mullingar and ideally covering Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, Monaghan, Cavan, Meath, Offaly, and parts of Kildare.
You will take responsibility for increasing our brand distribution and visibility, within all Retail formats. Ownership of merchandising within your stores as well as executing incremental shelf space and second site displays.
Benefits:
* Lunch allowance (€10 per day)
* Company car
* 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (paid)
Bonus: Up to €2,000
Key Responsibilities
* Merchandise FMCG products for maximum visibility in-store
* Rotate and replenish stock (may involve some light to moderate lifting)
* Manage stock orders and ensure correct display compliance
* Liaise with store managers, field supervisors, and sales representatives
* Conduct sales calls and place product orders
* Complete accurate, timely reporting for all store visits
* Drive area sales performance to achieve volume and market share growth
* Achieve all key trade performance indicators including volume, product distribution, promotional execution, asset placement etc
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers
* Develop and use sound commercial and financial understanding of business to generate business proposals and solutions.
* To maintain regular calls into stores in accordance with the current journey schedule. The Field Sales Manager will assign the schedule.
* To monitor condition of all Client products both within the store and stockroom, ensuring that any non-functioning or damaged product is removed from sale. In all outlets full details should be discussed with the relevant store personnel, where problems are identified they should be communicated to the supervisor.
Role requirements
* Minimum 1 year of experience in FMCG, sales, or merchandising
* Full manual driving license with less than 6 points and no previous bans
* Target Driven, Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work and contribute within a team.
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to use own initiative to identify, pursue and secure opportunities.
* Good presentation and negotiation skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to €30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Food allowance
Application question(s):
* Do you have at least 1 year experience in FMCG sales/merchandising
* Do you have a full B driving license?
* Can you cover Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, Monaghan, Cavan, Meath, Offaly, and parts of Kildare areas?
* Are you based in the midlands?
Work Location: In person