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Market Development Executive

Employer
Simon Howie Foods
Location
Dunning, nr Perth
Salary
c. £25k depending on experience
Closing date
9 May 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Market Development Executive

Dunning, nr Perth

 c. £25k depending on experience

Simon Howie Foods is a multi-award winning business based in Dunning near Perth, from where we supply the four main multiples and a large number of leading hotels and restaurants; we also have our own superb retail outlets in Perth and Auchterarder.

We are a consumer led business where quality, customer service, high standards, consistency and reliability are not just words, they are the backbone of our business.

Put simply, we are looking to appoint a high calibre individual who can work successfully with, and learn from, our National Sales Manager in order to support further profitable growth of our multiple retail business.

You will:

  • be our ‘eyes and ears’ at store level, building excellent relationships with local store management
  • identify new distribution opportunities in store, but also via office based market research
  • ensure our brand is represented in line with expectations, and that promotions and sampling run efficiently and effectively
  • spend a mix of time out in the market and in the office

What about you:

  • have FMCG background and/or past exposure
  • have experience of managing key accounts
  • ideally have a track record of working with the “multiples”
  • commercially astute
  • some Category Management experience would be a distinct advantage
  • not be put off easily and able to find your way around challenges
  • good working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel spreadsheets
  • Integrity, tenacity, resilient, confident yet personable

Whatever your background you must be able to demonstrate value and respect towards your customer base and fellow colleagues – as these attributes are lived at Simon Howie Foods.

This is an exciting, career enhancing, opportunity for the right person. Please e-mail full CV and covering letter which clearly outlines why you think you have right skills, experience and attitude for the job to jobs@simonhowiefoods.co.uk  by April 18th Please indicate your current salary. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Unfortunately, we are only able to respond to successful applicants. If you are being invited to 1st stage interview, we will contact you within 2 weeks of your application date.

Strictly no agencies, canvassing or cold calling

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