Business Development / Account Manager - West of Ireland (Galway + West of Ireland)

Wines Direct is a respected player in the Irish wine market. We specialise in sourcing wine directly from independent growers globally. We focus on quality and personalised service, particularly in the hospitality sector. As part of our continued growth, we are currently seeking to recruit a Sales and Business Developer to join our knowledgeable and experienced Sales Team.

We are looking for someone to:

• Develop and grow new business within the assigned territory.
• Maintain and expand existing customer relationships (Account Management).
• Follow a regular call plan but remain flexible to client needs.
• Generate leads through:
• Networking
  • Social media
  • Referrals
  • Cold/warm calling
• Work closely with your MD to meet sales targets.
• Maintain product knowledge and attend regular training.

Have you:

• Sales and business development experience, ideally in the on-trade/hospitality sector
• Strong knowledge and passion for wine
• Self-driven and target-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Full, clean driving licence
• Based in/near Galway
• WSET qualifications (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
• Competence in social media marketing
• Proven success in both new business development and account management
• Converting leads to long-term customers
• Meeting/exceeding monthly sales targets
• Building a strong presence in the West of Ireland territory
• Developing a reputation for excellent wine knowledge and client service

Performance bonuses.

Company car, Mobile phone & laptop provided.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who:

 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: On the road

To apply: Please email your CV and a cover letter to susan@winesdirect.ie.