Key Account Executive

1 day ago

Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland O'Brien Fine Foods Full time

O'Brien Fine Foods
is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare.
First established in 2000, the business has expanded over the years to become the leading producer of cooked meats on the island of Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK.
We employ over 700 people and specialise in the manufacture and marketing of premium meats, supplying both branded and private label ranges to retailers across Ireland and the UK from our three manufacturing sites in Timahoe Co. Kildare, Rathowen Co. Westmeath, and Leytonstone in London.
Our branded portfolio includes
Brady Family
, a household name and Ireland's No.
1 cooked meats brand,
Green Farm
, Ireland's No 1 white meat brand and
Bearfields of London
, a traditional ham and gammon business in the UK.
Our purpose
, which is to
bring better quality food to everyone, every day
, is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to being a more sustainable and responsible business and have recently achieved B Corp certification, set verified science-based carbon reduction targets and have obtained gold membership within Bord Bia's Origin Green programme.
We look for people who share our values and who have a genuine passion for learning.
With a strong track record of growth, O'Brien Fine Foods provides you with a real opportunity to make a significant and personal impact on our success.
Role Purpose
As a
Key Account Executive
, you will be in a customer facing role within the commercial team, working across the Irish grocery and convenience channels.
It is a fast-paced working environment, ideal for candidates looking to accelerate their careers.
A key account executive role
is the first step on the pathway to a future career in FMCG sales account management
.
The successful candidate will report directly to a National Account Manager and will have extensive sales and account management training.
There is responsibility from day one managing a national account back-office administration as you train as a key account executive.
The role also offers the opportunity to work on cross functional team projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
You will provide on-going support for the National Account Manager by managing promotional proposals, sales reporting, forecasting etc.
Working directly with the National Account Manager you will be responsible for promotional execution and implementing customer business sales plans.
Help create and input into presentations for customer meetings.
You would work cross functionally with the supply chain and NPD teams and demand planning teams to deliver business KPIs.
Work closely with your national account manager and support the execution of our annual sales plan.
Expectations, Competencies & Qualifications
Ambitious and looking to build a career in sales.
Bachelor's degree in a business/food business or related food science discipline.
Have excellent numerical and organisational skills.
Clear communicator with strong persuasive and presentation capabilities.
Be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Full clean driving license.
Working Conditions
Hybrid working; office based in Timahoe 4 days per week initially.
Frequent store and customer visits will be part of the role.
Benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (VHI)
Learning & development platform access
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