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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales strategies within the food industry, with a strong focus on relationship-building, market analysis, and achieving sales targets. Proficient in managing client relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentSales Strategy ImplementationCRM Systems ProficiencyMarket AnalysisRelationship Building
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementLead GenerationProposal WritingSales ReportingMarket Research
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving AbilityTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Food IndustryClient EngagementNetworkingWholesaler RelationshipsProduct Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets and strategic partnerships
- Develop and implement business development and sales strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders
- Conduct market research on industry trends, competitor activity and opportunities
- Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline from prospecting through closing
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations
- Attend industry events, networking functions, exhibitions and client meetings
- Collaborate with marketing, technical and operations teams
- Monitor sales performance and report on business development activity
- Achieve or exceed agreed sales and revenue targets
- Develop strategic relationships across the UK and Ireland food industry
- Support management of wholesaler relationships
- Identify additional services and revenue streams
- Contribute to new product and service development
- Project manage new product and service introductions through launch and handover
- Monitor and report on product and service performance against budgets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Relevant experience providing professional services to the food industry
- 5+ years' experience in business development, sales or account management
- Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
- Strong sales and revenue-generation expertise
- Market analysis and research capability
- Excellent presentation and proposal-writing skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and industry professionals
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Team bonus and/or commission
- Holiday allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements