Import / Sales Development Executive

The Company currently has a vacancy for the above position. If you are interested in applying for this position please write to MargaretMaryHolden@northdowngroup.com requesting an application form and job description.

Completed application forms to be returned by 5.00pm on Friday 31 January 2025.

Responsible for (employees) – None

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Maintaining, growing and developing the existing customer bases.

• Reviewing weekly sales figures and profitability of accounts.

• Building and maintaining good customer relationships.

• Being the first point of contact for customers with queries on products, orders, and deliveries.

• Visiting customers and suppliers on a regular basis.

Essential Criteria

The post holder will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years sales service gained within an FMCG environment (in the last 10 years).

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Have a proven record of improving a customer base and profit margins.

• Have a strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.

• Have excellent computer skills including MS Office.

• Have excellent presentation skills.

• Have an analytical and commercial approach to business.

• Have a track record of process improvement.

• Have strong organisational skills.

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Be able to manage their time effectively.

• Be comfortable with responsibility and meeting deadlines.

• Be able to quickly assimilate information.    

• Exude confidence in all aspects of the job.

• Be able to take and follow Line Management instruction.

Desirable Criteria

The post holder will:

• Be self-motivated, reliable and have drive, commitment and energy.

• Have strong diagnostic and problem solving skills.

• Be a self-starter with a desire to improve all aspects of the Wholesale Business.

• Have experience in the Fresh Produce industry.

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience.

Position

Permanent.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Death in Service life assurance (4 x annual salary).

• Private medical Insurance (for post holder and family).

• Income Protection.

• Contributary occupational pension scheme.

• Occupational sick pay scheme (3 months full pay and 3 months half pay) after successful 3 month probation.

• Company mobile phone.

• Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus 8 statutory days.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday (04.00 to 13.30).

• Alternate Saturdays (04.00 to 10.30).

Contact

To apply please write to:
MargaretMaryHolden@northdowngroup.com
requesting an application and job description. Completed application forms to be returned by Friday 31 January 2025.