Business Development Executive
Attractive Salary, Benefits, Company Car & Bonus
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) - Flexible
Field based role covering Mid Ulster
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
A look into the role
Henderson Food Service is the leading supplier to the food service industry in Ireland. We source and supply a range of thousands of products to customers including hotels, restaurants, and public sector organisations such as hospitals and offices. We are passionate about food, quality and excellent customer service.
Following another year of record growth, our Business Development Executive team continue to set and exceed achievable targets.
This role will be very well suited to a candidate who is self-motivated, ambitious and who thrives on winning new business. You will have a positive, winning mindset and enjoy hitting targets. If you like to stand out, and are driven by success, this role will offer you the positive and supportive environment you need to enjoy growing and selling our market leading brand.
As Business Development Executive, you will:
- Strategically grow our share of major accounts as a first-choice partner in food service within the Northern Ireland marketplace
- Design and implement business plans to maximise sales through building and maintaining sound customer relationships
- Create, develop and implement effective sales strategies, driving prospecting, lead generation and conversion of new business
- Manage a wide range of customer accounts
- Target, identify and win new business within your territory
Skills for Success
Joining us as Business Development Executive the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
- A minimum of one years' experience of winning and managing new accounts and developing and driving strategic sales plans to achieve budgets and targets.
- Proven ability to develop strong relationships with key decision makers
- Proven commercial ability and acumen with strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- A full UK/EU driving licence
The Attributes you’ll need include:
- Ability to negotiate and influence effectively
- Ability to communicate with credibility to varied stakeholders
- Enjoy independent working, using your initiative and demonstrable problem-solving aptitude
Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
The Reward
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.
This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid working arrangement available.
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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