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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