Business Development Manager

Network Personnel Consultants

International, Dublin

My Client a leading player in the manufacturing of ingredients within the Food Sector are looking to attract a Business Development Manager to focus on their International Markets. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will seek, select and identify new business development opportunities which will deliver profitable, sustainable growth in line with the company`s capabilities. Key responsibilities: To conduct market research identyfing new opportunities and presenting to the management team at sales meetings proposals for new business development. Present the Head of Commercial with a weekly report on progress using the template provided and ensuring there is regular communication on any changes or updates as required. Identify new distributors and direct business opportunities were advantageous in each European country and manage their activity ensuring delivery of sustained growth and profitability. Demonstrate clear evidence of KPI management with new distributors, ensuring targets are clearly visible and corrective action clearly evident were applicable. Ensure all new potential sales opportunities with new customers are credit control validated first before any engagement, all costings are positively released by the Financial Controller and Head of Commercial at all times. Manage price increases as required through close consultation with the Procurement Manager, Financial Controller and Head of Commercial. Be familiar with research in identifying consumer needs and behaviours in the ingredients landscape. Act as the link communicator between the customer and the R&D , and other Technical support functions within the business. Represent and promote the Company at trade shows such as the F.I.E when required. Support the business when required on technical matters. Manage any product delists with all of the relevant cross functions internally and external customer, ensuring all costs are managed in a diligent manner with no exposures. Manage and coordinate product development activities relating to your business development activities, promoting and providing technical updates to both new and existing customers, through technical workshop activities when applicable. Present technical reports on all new product development launch`s when applicable and to generate reports on product development updates to all relevant management and customer contacts. Research and review new findings , through consultation and feedback with management allowing for the development of an affective model for business growth and development. Manage costs when traveling, ensuring all costs are kept within acceptable limits and not over obbused, having a good understanding of support from grant funding and goverment agencies to assist in managing overall costs related to the job function. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role driving the business development agenda in International Markets. Experience in the food sector is essential. Having an entreprenurial approach bringing clarity and vision to the table, by communicating clearly the customers requirements to all of the relevant cross functions within the business is essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills a must coupled with drive, energy an ambition. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. For an immediate introduction to this opportunity contact Network Personnel Consultants on 021 4276551. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2050 days ago