Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – Hospitality & Food & Beverage Supply

Galway & Surrounding Areas (Confidential)

An established Irish supplier to the hospitality and food sector is hiring a Business Development Executive to help develop a new and growing territory across Galway City, County Galway and parts of Clare.

The area has good early momentum and a small customer base already in place, but there is a significant opportunity to build and shape the territory over the coming months.

This role will suit someone who enjoys creating traction, opening doors, and turning opportunity into long-term business.

The Opportunity

• A developing territory with strong potential rather than a saturated patch
• Existing accounts and activity already in place
• Clear scope to grow turnover significantly over the first 6–12 months
• Proper handover and support before full ownership transfers
• Direct reporting line to experienced, approachable leadership

The Role

• Take ownership of a defined geographic territory
• Grow existing accounts and actively open new customers
• Identify opportunities, gaps, and untapped hospitality operators
• Build strong relationships with hotels, kitchens, pubs, and food-led businesses
• Be visible, consistent, and proactive in the local market

This is a hands-on, field-based role; success comes from being out with customers.

Attitude & Values

This role will suit someone who values:

• Taking responsibility and being accountable for results
• A collaborative, team-first way of working
• Being dependable and organised
• Building long-term relationships rather than chasing quick wins

Backgrounds that tend to work well

• Field sales in retail, FMCG, or hospitality
• Food, drink, wholesale, or supply-led environments
• Commercial roles linked to logistics, operations, or service

Direct foodservice experience is helpful but not essential. Attitude, hunger, and work ethic matter most

Package

• €40,000–€45,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission (OTE €55k–€60k)
• Company vehicle, fuel, phone, laptop, lunch allowance

A full, clean Irish driving licence is required.

Why This Role Appeals

• A territory you can genuinely build and influence
• Visibility, autonomy, and ownership
• Strong operational support behind the scenes
• A stable, growing business investing in people and regions