We currently have a vacancy for a:
Sales and Marketing Manager
At Kettyle Irish Foods we compliment the vast scale and capabilities of the ABP Food Group with our unique artisanal approach to award- winning meat. We are based in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, where our butchers carefully select and craft the best cuts to achieve the optimum product.
Over the last decade our business has grown, and we have ambitious plans for our award-winning dry aged products to reach even more customers.
Job Role:
The Sales and Marketing Manager will continue to grow of our brand by building relationships and increasing sales by attracting new customers. They will also act as the primary relationship manager for our existing customers, ensuring they receive the first-class service they have come to expect from Kettyle Irish Foods.
Building relationships and taking part in the overall growth of the business by growing sales for the benefit of the Company
Developing business through profitable trading opportunities and being an integral part in the plans to achieve considerable growth and profit.
Utilise & be aware of all the latest market data in our sector. Identify and drive new opportunities from this to be delivered by the wider team.
Attending sales & client meetings, and carrying out sales presentations as required
Preparation and presentation of reports
Maintaining an awareness of company products & processes as well as an awareness of product trends across the wider industry
Supporting and developing sales team
Planning and writing a digital marketing strategy and annual/quarterly marketing plan (to be agreed with Director).
Sourcing interesting relevant and engaging subject matter
Writing, scheduling and posting blogs, newsletters and articles on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and company website/newsletter
Sourcing and creating suitable images
Using a range of video platforms, scheduling tools and CRMs
Targeting relevant demographic of people
Researching target prospects
Writing content and posting it on- line: on social media, on our website, through company newsletters and anywhere else considered appropriate.
Setting up an email marketing campaign to go out to prospects, past and existing clients
Exploit and optimise our technology platforms and drive two-way communication
Create rich, clear, and concise communication and engaging content to inspire and inform our client base
Advise on emerging issues and potential opportunities
Requirements
Educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a relevant third level qualification being an advantage.
A demonstrable track record of relevant skills and experience, including change communications, content creation, copywriting and communication across both digital and traditional channels.
Direct experience of trading FMCG to multiple retailers with a clear understanding of UK and Ireland and European grocery markets, retailer profiles and proposition.
Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment where you have worked and built a strong understanding of this type of business.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to be at ease developing effective working relationships
Experience in communicating with both internal and external business stakeholders to complete projects and business briefs
Good levels of commercial and business acumen and considered decision-making
Digital/online marketing experience
Website management experience
Experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Experience managing social media platforms
Able to demonstrate effective, well written and engaging content writing on B2B, customer & staff engagement subject
Experience generating dynamic content for websites, marketing brochures and videos, social media platforms, etc.
Experience creating and manipulating marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite programs.
Resourceful and resilient with great research skills.
* Access to transport as travel to customer and other company sites is an essential part of the role.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00am to 4:30pm, however a reasonable level of flexibility is required.
Application forms are available from the HR department or send a copy of your CV by email to hr@lindenfoods.com
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Monday 3rd March 2025.