Market Developer

Tayto Snacks

Connacht Ulster
Contract
Full-time

22 days ago

Tayto Snacks, recently certified a Great Place to Work for the 4th year running and one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros and Meanies.We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries.At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.Title: Market DeveloperFunction: CommercialReporting line: Regional Sales ManagerLocation: Connacht/UlsterRole type: Fixed term – 12 monthsThis is an ideal role for an individual who is already currently working in Sales/Merchandising or is interested to start their career in a sales/merchandising environment and is looking for the opportunity to move into an exciting face paced industry working for an iconic Irish brand.The Market Developer position in Tayto Snacks supports the Business Development Representative in order to achieve World Class activation of our brands within the Connacht/Ulster region.The successful candidate will be responsible for activating a portfolio of stores with point of sales material and ensuring that we have maximum displays and maximum distribution of our brands in stores.This is an active position with the successful candidate travelling across the Connacht/Ulster region to cover sales calls and at times cover absence of both other Market Developers and BDR's. This role will suit a candidate who is self-motivated and who enjoys variety and the opportunity to learn and develop.Responsibilities

Activation of stores to a world class standard.
Liaise closely with Business Development Rep. on a daily basis.
Proactively influence display placements and ensure our displays are impactful and always before our competitors in each and every store.
Communication to the wider team with regular testimonials of ‘What Good Looks Like’ in terms of outlet execution.
Required to achieve sales targets through calling on designated customers and selling/merchandising our full range of products.
Identify new areas of opportunity for developing business in store then follow through and implement development plans.

Experience

Minimum 2 years successful track record in FMCG sales/marketing with proven sales and negotiating ability.
Good interpersonal and communication skills – effective influencer with professional manner.
Able to build effective customer relationships and proven commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Highly energetic, enthusiastic and creative.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
IT Literate.
Full, unrestricted driving license, ability to work outside 9-5 if required across the Limerick region.
Commercial awareness and business acumen.

Desired

3rd Level qualification – ideally business related.
Related professional qualification.
As driving is an essential requirement for this role – you must have a full clean Driving licence in order to be eligible to apply

If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so by applying above before Friday 19th April 2024.

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