Business Development Manager – Food IngredientsWaterford / Negotiable
Vickerstock is partnering with a leading food manufacturing business to recruit a Business Development Manager for a key commercial position within its growing ingredients division.
Role Summary
Based in Waterford, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant investment and expansion within its ingredients division. Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Business Development Manager to drive the growth of a premium ingredient portfolio across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in developing new markets, securing strategic customers and shaping future growth plans.
The Role
Drive sales growth and business development activities across Ireland, the UK and European markets.Identify and develop new B2B customer relationships within food manufacturing, petfood, foodservice, retail and ingredient sectors.Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and presentations through to negotiation, closing and account management.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to maximise retention and growth opportunities.Provide technical and commercial product support to customers.Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.Work closely with Technical, Quality, Production and Operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.Support forecasting, budgeting and long-term commercial planning activities.Represent the business at customer meetings, trade events and exhibitions across Europe.Travel throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe to develop customer relationships and support business growth initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Proven Business Development or Sales experience within food manufacturing, food ingredients or foodservice sectors.Strong understanding of ingredients, proteins, flavourings, extracts, stocks, broths, seasonings or related food categories.Ability to discuss both technical and commercial product applications with customers.Track record of delivering sales growth and developing new business opportunities.Existing industry network would be advantageous.Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.Willingness to travel extensively across Ireland, the UK and Europe.Full driving licence required.
Package
Competitive salary and benefits package.Excellent opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting period of expansion.Significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the commercial success of a rapidly growing product category.
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