Business Development Manager

Bulmers is part of C&C Group plc, a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s.

About the role

• Location - Field based; Leitrim, Cavan and North Midlands
• Internal Job Title - Area Sales Manager

You'll lead new business development of a prioritised Bulmers & Craft portfolio within the wider IOI portfolio of brands by leveraging off the existing customer base and enhancing via new business wins.

As Business Development Manager you'll work to improve the organisation’s market position and achieve financial growth.

What you'll be doing

You'll prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business, cold call as appropriate within your geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities and meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.

You'll identify opportunities to increase volume and margin sales for your clients, particularly in line with key events in the geographical region.

You'll submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate and entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system.

 About you

You'll have excellent commercial acumen, experience of brand portfolio selling and sales experience in a highly competitive environment. Ideally you will have previous experience within the Drinks Industry.

You'll have great selling and negotiation skills, strong IT and numerical skills and a full and clean driving license.