Job Description
Job Advertisement: National Account Controller
Location: Dublin
Are you a results-driven sales leader with a passion for the foodservice industry? Our client is seeking an experienced National Account Controller to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Country Lead, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record of success in sales leadership, especially within the foodservice or a similar sector.
Our client operates in over 70 markets worldwide, offering an impressive portfolio of world-class food brands. By combining innovative product offerings, deep customer insights, and a focus on staff development, we continue to deliver consistent year-on-year growth. We work with a wide variety of customers, from Michelin star restaurants to hospitals, schools, and wholesalers, all united by their passion for great food.
Why Join Us?
- Work with iconic, world-renowned brands
- Build meaningful relationships with customers and help grow their businesses
- Be part of a successful, ambitious team in a dynamic, fast-paced industry
- Great career development opportunities within the local business and beyond
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute strategic sales initiatives with key trade partners and end customers
- Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of account managers
- Build and maintain strong head office relationships with key customers
- Oversee commercial propositions and develop the commercial acumen of the team
- Actively engage in shaping business strategies as part of the management team
- Lead by example to ensure the consistent delivery of sales and profit targets
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in a senior sales role, ideally within the Irish market
- A strong track record in achieving sales targets and developing long-term customer relationships
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Knowledge of the foodservice market and trends (preferred but not essential)
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills to drive strategy
What We're Looking For:
- Passion for food and a genuine interest in the industry
- Exceptional leadership and motivational skills with the ability to work independently and with a team
- Strong commercial acumen and communication abilities
- Highly organized, with excellent IT and data analysis skills
- A strategic thinker who can prioritize and act with agility
Additional Requirements:
- Full driving license required
- Travel and occasional overnight stays may be needed
- Must be willing to attend meetings at the Dublin office as required
If you are ambitious, highly motivated, and ready for a new challenge in the foodservice sector, we'd love to hear from you
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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