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Compass Group

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must be organized, multitask well, have excellent interpersonal skills, be an advanced MS Office user, meet deadlines, guide teams, build relationships, think creatively, and have e-tendering experience.
  • You will manage school tenders, create proposals and presentations, oversee email inquiries, coordinate samples, and provide tender expertise to the team. Experience with e-tendering is a plus.

Requirements

  • Well organized with an ability to multitask and manage a number of tenders at the same time.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with strong tact and diplomacy.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Proven track record in working to strict deadlines.
  • Able to demonstrate the necessary skills to guide a diverse team successfully through the tender process.
  • Able to build relationships with both internal teams and departments and externally with the school community.
  • Creative strategic thinking and an ability to look at different ways of doing things. Willing to develop, drive and implement new solutions.
  • Be the recognised tender expert within the Glanmore Foods team, who shares knowledge and advises others.
  • Experience of e-tendering portals is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and co-ordinate all aspects of school tenders from receipt of initial inquiry through school site surveys, collection of data, completion of tender documents, to final submission.
  • Manage the creation of all proposals and presentations for the growth team. This may include proposal writing, e-tender responses, sourcing and validating technical content, project management of the entire tender lifecycle, and supporting the development of win strategies for Glanmore Foods.
  • Effectively manage the team’s shared email inbox, ensuring a prompt response to all inquiries, and escalating any issues to the relevant team member in a timely manner.
  • Support the Head of Sales and the wider growth team with the management of an efficient and streamlined samples process, ensuring that we make best use of internal resources and that our prospective customers receive food samples in a timely manner.
  • Be the recognised tender expert within the Glanmore Foods team, who shares knowledge and advises others.
  • Experience of e-tendering portals is desirable.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sales Support Executive position?

The Sales Support Executive position is a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week.

What are the main responsibilities of the Sales Support Executive?

The main responsibilities include leading and coordinating school tenders, managing proposal creation and presentations, effectively managing the team’s shared email inbox, and supporting the Head of Sales with sample processes.

What skills are essential for the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should be well organized, possess excellent interpersonal skills, be an advanced user of Microsoft Office, have a proven track record of working to deadlines, and be capable of guiding a diverse team through the tender process.

Is experience with e-tendering portals required?

Experience with e-tendering portals is desirable but not explicitly required.

What benefits does Glanmore Foods offer to its employees?

Benefits include a perks shopping discount card, flexible working arrangements, career pathways for progression, learning and development programs, wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and internal reward and recognition schemes.

Where is Glanmore Foods located?

Glanmore Foods is located in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

How does Glanmore Foods promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Glanmore Foods prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity, and committing to building an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

What kind of community does Glanmore Foods aspire to build?

Glanmore Foods aims to build a supportive network of individuals united by their passion for providing great customer experiences and wanting to grow and develop within the company.

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Compass Group

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1941
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re thousands of talented people bringing you all of the great tasting food, memorable experiences and vital support services that can transform every day into a great day. All of the little things that make the world of difference and boost the wellbeing of millions. From outstanding restaurant experiences, enhancing sporting events and feeding thousands of school children, patients, workers and military personnel, to delivering warm welcomes, clean buildings and safe environments. We’re here to inspire, protect, nourish and energise. To brighten your day. We are people-powered. You don’t become No. 1 by accident. It takes hard work from a capable team. And in an industry built on people, you want the best of the best. You want to be people powered. We’re proud to attract the industry’s top talent because we invest in our people, recognise great work when we see it and provide plenty of opportunities for career growth. It makes the world of difference. Because when people are happy and satisfied it shines through. They go the extra mile, creating new ways to brighten every day for our clients and their customers.