Job Title: Key Account Executive Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Salary: DOE €40-43K Hours: 8am -5pm Onsite role Our client, a well established Foods Group organisation with a proud history of bringing people across Ireland the best produce, is seeking to recruit for a Key Account Executive that will be responsible for building and strengthening internal and external relationships, managing customer relations, and implementing strategies designed to increase revenue and develop new business opportunities.
You should also be able to collaborate with the Commercial Managers and New Product Development team to develop innovative category strategies.
Key Account Executive Responsibilities: To take responsibility for and be the primary commercial contact for designated customer accounts To drive sales and achieve agreed commercial KPI targets for the business To develop and maintain excellent customer relations, professionally representing the company and enhancing its reputation To devise Business Plans to support the growth ambition of the business To work closely with internal departments: NPD, Production, Finance and Marketing to facilitate delivery of an exceptional customer experience.
To ensure that updates on customer activity impacting Operations and Production and others are communicated clearly.
To become an expert user of customer information systems ensuring accurate and timely inputs as required - including tender platforms.
To monitor and report on account performance for weekly sales meeting and other internal reviews To maintain an accurate and up to date sales trackers and price files To conduct regular store reviews and stay informed on market trends and competitor activity within relevant categories.
To provide insights to the business based on market observations, trends and trade knowledge To attend customer events and retail safaris as required by the business To liaise with the marketing brand support team on customer campaigns Building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external sales and marketing departments, vendors, distributors, and customers.
Skills / Attributes / Qualifications: 5 years experience of the FMCG sector with a proven track record of account management and achieving results.
Ideally coming from one of the top retail supermarket chains.
Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to adapt your style to suit the situation.
The person should have high levels of organisation skills, attention to detail and ability to work within a fluid, fast paced environment.
An understanding of formal procurement / tender processes, and experience in proposal / tender writing Strong numeracy skills Team Player with sharp commercial awareness A keen interest in industry developments and market intelligence to enable you to add real value to the sales process.
Must have full clean drivers license and access to a car For further information, please contact: Fiona Ralph at GHL Recruitment Skills: Marketing degree FMCG experience Foods industry experience Benefits: career progression Paid Holidays great work environment