Produce Sales Manager

at  Sysco Ireland

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology, and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and deliver.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Design and implement an effective produce category sales development plan adapting and modifying as necessary to an ever evolving and dynamic marketplace.
Work with the Head of Produce and SSO Team on the management and development of the pricing and margin strategy.
Develop a collaborative relationship with the Head of Sales and wider team to ensure there is clarity and alignment on category growth plans.
In conjunction with the Head of Sales, develop a local provenance proposition in each region.
Support the regional sales teams on delivery of their sales growth plans.
Build effective relationships with key customers and stakeholders both internally and externally.
Proactively embody and promote a culture of opportunity, equality, and diversity.
Advocate and drive consistent use of all available system tools across the produce sales team.
Through training and coaching, develop the business and commercial acumen of the team.
Support and champion change including business improvement projects beyond immediate role responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years’ experience in produce sales
The ability to read, analyse and interpret financial data and reports.
Excellent problem-solving skills and conflict management abilities.
Strong and effective communication skills including presentation, networking, and negotiating.
Salesforce experience.
A proactive approach to customer needs and the ability to build and maintain partnerships
The ability to facilitate change effectively
Full clean Drivers Licence

SYSCO IRELAND CULTURE

o Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers’ needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
o Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
o Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
o A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer

Please refer the Job description for details