Communicating with customers and clients over the phone, face-to-face and through written channels.
Generating leads, cold-calling potential customers and develop relationships with current, active and prospective clients.
Identifying new business opportunities and growth areas.
Identifying useful trends for your company.
Establishing aims and objectives in line with the company strategy.
Planning, preparing and delivering presentations to clients.
Providing feedback to management.
Managing, completing and submitting company tender documents in line with requirements.
Create compelling tender documents that accurately represent the company offer
Maintain an active tender library.
Collaborate with the Managing Director, Operations Team and other company resources in developing bespoke solutions i.e. tender documentation and food concepts
Attend relevant industry events, conferences and seminars to keep abreast of industry trends and to maximise brand awareness.
Support the company retention plan with current clients.
Actively promote Carroll Food Services across social media channels
Maintain an accurate CRM database of current, active and prospective clients
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management.
10 years’ experience in the Irish hospitality sector ideally within the Irish contract catering sector.
Keen interest in food and keeping up to date with new international food concepts and trends.
Minimum of 5 years Business Development Experience.
Strong understanding of financial and trading accounts.
Exceptional written and oral communication, and proficiency in the English Language.
Strong MS PowerPoint skills and proficient with all Microsoft applications.
Previous experience in pitching business to all levels of management.
Proven record of achieving and exceeding targets/KPI’s set.
The ability to manage time is a large part of this role; therefore, is its essential that applicants are proficient in managing their time successfully.
Travelling throughout the Republic of Ireland is a large part of the role; applicants must have access to car and hold a full clean driver’s licence.
The ability to be proactive, organised and handle work under tight deadlines.
A professional demeanour that is representative of the company.
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Paola Fernandez. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer #INDOSB2 #INDPFERNANDEZ
