To successfully plan and implement sales and marketing activities in order to meet company targets for retention, growth and profitability throughout Ireland.
Key Tasks:
Build and communicate an identity that projects a quality image with a clear competitive advantage
Develop and lead the implementation of strategies which grow the business
Plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities that will develop and grow the business in accordance with agreed business plans.
Develop a sales driven culture that involves the entire management team in growing the business
Introduce and use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems.
Protect and develop the company's brand through appropriate P.R., launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions etc.
Select and manage external agencies
Plan and manage sales and marketing resources according to agreed budgets
Plan and manage internal communications and awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities.
Manage the delivery of a professional client service and consultation strategy
Key Skills:
Relationship management and interpersonal skills
Communication, influencing and negotiating skills
Strategy development and implementation
Project Management
Strong Presentation skills
Research and Report Writing skills
Problem solving and decision-making
Change Management
Coaching and People Management
PC literate with PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills
Key attributes
Professional and positive approach
Self motivated
Strong in building relationships and able to communicate at all levels
Team player and able to work on own initiative
Dynamic and Creative
Steely determination
Key Qualifications:
Graduate in Hotel and Catering Management or related qualification.
Ability to help customers address business challenges and so must be knowledgeable with strong catering expertise and commercial acumen.
Able to demonstrate success and experience managing major account customers and large contracts achieving genuine sales development
Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with senor 'big company' executives.
Personal Situation:
Must be able to spend two or three nights away per month without upsetting domestic situation. Able to work extended hours on occasion when required. Must have clean driving licence.
Other Duties:
Special projects as agreed with Managing Director to support the business requirement of the Company. Any other reasonable duties as directed by Managing Director.
Territory: All Ireland
Please email your CV to modriscoll@sigmar.ie or call Marie on 021-4315770 to arrange an immediate interview at 33 South Bank, Crosses Green, Cork or to discuss the role in further detail.
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