Join Keelings!
You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business.
We are currently recruiting for a Van Sales Representative who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop into a Business Development Executive.
Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging.
At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development.
The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way.
We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage.
We are always striving to be better.
Purpose of the Role: We are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to join our Flowers team here in Keelings, Roslin, Co. Dublin.
Reporting to the National Sales Manager, this person will be responsible for the development of new sales opportunities and work to maximize sales from existing customers.
The business development executive will be managing SuperValu customers.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Plan and carry out marketing and sales activities to achieve agreed targets, volumes, values and margin.
Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys in order to identify the areas of greatest potential growth.
Cold calling of new and existing customers to grow sales.
Co- ordination of transport to ensure that routes are as profitable and as effective as possible.
Targeting sales growth in agreed store call list.
Seeking opportunities in stores that currently are not dealing with flowers.
Ensure that customers are satisfied, and queries are dealt with and resolved in a timely manner.
Advise stores on range, merchandising best practice, ordering patterns to maximize sales and minimize waste.
Any other tasks/ duties as outlined by your manager.
KPI's: Sales growth in respective stores/region using key tools available and own initiative Minimising waste in stores in line with current performance Achieving sales growth targets for key seasonal events - Valentines/Mothers Day/Easter/Christmas Additional growth for key lines during the year - eg.
Irish Tulips/Daffodil season - using additional space in stores.
Key Skills & Knowledge Essential : Past sales & Merchandising experience.
Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Sales focused, Merchandising Desirable: Past retail sales experience Self-starter, Ability to think outside the box Flexible Good communicator Problem solver.
Education & Qualifications: Target driven approach a requirement Financial acumen.
Excellent IT skills (MS Word/Excel).
Excellent interpersonal skills Negotiation skills The ideal candidate will have prior industry knowledge and a sales background The post holder is required to understand and adhere to Keelings Values and reflect these values in both behaviour and performance Recruitment Process 1.
CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt 2.
Phone Screening 3.
1st Interview 4.
2nd Interview 5.
Outcome & Feedback Inclusion & Diversity Statement In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business.
We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives.
We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact ****** Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/ Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people