Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across Ireland and Spain.
Every day, we feed one in three people in Ireland through 18 market-leading food and beverage brands, including SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place.
We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses that are integral to their communities.
We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, making positive impacts and supporting our suppliers and customers to do the same.
At Italicatessen, we select, import, and distribute top-quality Italian food and wine across Ireland, based on a strict criterion of excellence. Our mission is to import Italian-made products with exceptional price-to-quality ratios that sell well in Italy, offering various quality levels to meet customer expectations. We also provide outstanding service, with no minimum order and free next-day or same-day delivery.
Territory Manager covering Galway/Clare/Limerick – Foodservice Specialist
Italicatessen, a leader in importing and distributing top-quality Italian food and wines, is seeking a Territory Manager to support business growth.
Position Summary
The primary responsibilities include implementing the company’s strategic and operational plans, maintaining relationships with key foodservice customers and multiples, and creating a vision to increase market share through mutually beneficial engagement. The role is based in Galway/Clare/Limerick, with our head office located in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate eager to make a difference and contribute to the company’s ambitious growth plans.
Description
* Plan customer visits regularly.
* Work effectively across existing and new accounts to meet targets.
* Promote, sell, and secure orders from customers.
* Organize tasting demonstrations and periodic promotions.
* Coordinate sales efforts with management, accounting, and logistics.
* Report on customer needs, market trends, and competitors.
* Analyze market potential and customer value.
* Drive sales growth while maintaining margins.
* Develop new client accounts and pursue sales opportunities.
* Update management on market activities.
* Ensure product orders align with market demand.
* Plan sales territory for maximum efficiency.
* Maintain excellent customer service and relations.
* Coordinate marketing efforts and attend trade shows.
* Handle merchandising and store planograms.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
* Strong knowledge of the Food/Hospitality sector.
* Proficient computer skills.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Full Clean Licence.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Excellent communication and networking skills.
* Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills.
* Superior analytical and numerical skills.
* Organized, flexible, and adaptable.
* Strategic thinking and execution ability.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Solution-oriented with timely delivery.
Competencies:
* Confident decision-making based on facts.
* Maintain and grow client relationships.
* Proactively seek new business opportunities.
* Approach problems creatively and collaboratively.
* Anticipate and mitigate potential issues.
* Collaborate effectively across teams.
* Take accountability and learn from mistakes.
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and are happy to accommodate interview needs to support your best performance.
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