Business Development Manager

Role overview

An established Irish food manufacturing company is hiring a Business Development Manager to cover the Cork and Kerry territory. The position is focused on expanding revenue, strengthening customer partnerships, and growing business across foodservice and hospitality channels.

This is a field-based opportunity with a wide level of independence, suited to someone who enjoys managing their own schedule, working directly with customers, and developing a defined region.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and grow relationships with current customers across Cork and Kerry.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities within foodservice and hospitality.
• Carry out regular customer visits, account reviews, and business development activity.
• Expand product usage and revenue from existing accounts.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a dependable commercial partner.

Customer sectors

You will work with a broad mix of businesses, including hotels and hotel groups, restaurants and cafés, takeaways and fast-casual operators, catering companies, food manufacturers, and foodservice distributors.

Candidate background

Applicants with experience in business development, account management, FMCG, foodservice sales, hospitality sales, food manufacturing, distribution, territory management, or new business acquisition are encouraged to apply.

Offer and benefits

• Salary of €45,000 plus car and additional benefits.
• Autonomy to manage a field-based territory.
• Opportunity to join a growing Irish business with a strong market position.
• Scope for long-term career growth and measurable impact from the outset.
• Fast-moving interview process with the possibility of an immediate start.

Additional information

This role is aimed at commercially minded sales professionals who are seeking their next challenge in the foodservice and hospitality sector. A confidential discussion is available for suitable candidates.