- Commercial development of customer – 80% focus

- To prepare and implement the objectives and budget for your operating sector along with the N+1.

- To develop effective and shared business plans for key customers.

- Achieve budgeted sales and margin targets.

- Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities to deliver profitable sales.

- Develop a clear understanding of all Dawn capabilities and effectively communicate those to new and existing customers

- To manage all assigned accounts effectively, efficiently and profitably

- To continuously improve knowledge of the industry

- Develop key internal customer relationships - Commercial / NPD / Supply Chain / Marketing / Participate in S&OP.

- To ensure effective & timely feedback to all team members in a way that allows personal development.

- To ensure effective sales analysis on relevant area of responsibility and complete reports / sales funnel as required.

- To complete weekly, monthly reporting in a timely & concise manner

- To communicate effectively with all other departments within Dawn Foods

- To provide regular Management Information to the N+1

- Promote any company products via attendance at company trade shows and exhibitions.

- To work with the NPD team and marketing department in the development of new products for customers.

- Manage and control overhead spend i.e. promotional funding, samples etc

- Operate in a cost-effective way

- Develop understanding of markets, customers and competitors, provide information on customers/market trends and competitors

- Any other reasonably requested duties

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Experience in Own Brand and Branded product sales

- MS Office products (Intermediate level) and sales Force

- Ability to travel, i.e. flying, driving and local overnight travel as required

- Sales training record

- English level B2

- At least 10 years experience of working within the Bakery Industry

Our package includes:

- Competitive salary

- 22 days of annual leave + a day off to celebrate your birthday

- Health insurance for you and one member of the family

- Life insurance

You’ll also enjoy benefits such as:

• Hybrid working, with the option to split your time between the office and home.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Volunteering program to give back to your community.
• Internal recognition platform.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Monthly wellness initiatives.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.