Business Development Executive | Northern Ireland

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our Commercial team.

This role will specifically work within a our Food to Go & Retail Channel and has been identified as a key growth area for Kepak Foods Division over the next 5 years.

Territory: Northern Ireland

Reporting to: National Account Manager – Food To Go & Retail

The Business Development Executive will be required to gain a good understanding of the FTG & Retail market and develop a customer base with a specific focus on the Kepak branded portfolio ( Rustlers & Big Als Range).

This will involve developing strong relationships with key End-Users and working closely with the relevant Distributor partners including visiting FTG Sites & delis in the Eurospar, Spar, Centra, Supervalu & Independent retailer estates.

Key Responsibilities

• To achieve designated business targets & KPIs within your region.
• To identify key customer targets and develop a robust engagement plan to deliver.
• To work collaboratively with the distributors’ sales teams to ensure all opportunities are maximised.
• To develop and successfully implement joint business plans for End-Users and Distributors.
• To develop strong business relationships across your region.
• To utilise all analytical tools and marketing support in order to help achieve the business objectives.
• To ensure all End-Users’ requests are dealt with in an efficient manner.
• To demonstrate all products to end users & distributors, high-lighting features and benefits.
• To work closely with the internal Kepak stakeholders to ensure all business development initiatives are executed to the highest standard.
• To gather and feedback market intelligence (e.g. competitor activity, etc.) on a regular basis.

• Experience within the FTG / Retail Sector : Deli/Retail/Supermarket Sales is desirable
• 3yrs full-time Field-sales experience desirable
• Full clean drivers licence
• Computer literate
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Determination to achieve and willingness to continually learn
• Problem solving
• Commercial acumen.

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Company Car Provided
• Further Education support – You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme – Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.