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Business Development & Accounts Manager - GP Retailing Drum Ltd.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:05:30 GMT

Liaise with senior management to determine the range of goods and services offered to business clients, and contribute to the development of business development strategies and the setting of sales targets; Identify, approach and secure new business clients, including local businesses, offices, sites, schools, clubs and event organisers, for catering, bulk and corporate supply; Discuss business clients’ requirements, carry out client surveys, and analyse client reactions to products, packaging, pricing and service in order to tailor offerings; Prepare proposals, quotations and account-level promotional offers for business clients, and negotiate client pricing, volumes and terms; Handle and grow a portfolio of business customer accounts, managing renewals, cross-selling and client retention; Establish and manage commercial partnerships with suppliers, distributors and delivery platforms to support business account and channel growth; Source products and negotiate supplier pricing, terms, rebates and promotional funding for business client ranges, ensuring offers are commercially viable and margins are protected; Evaluate supplier performance on price, reliability and quality for business account supply, and recommend improvements to senior management; Contribute business client demand and supplier insight to the organisation’s wider purchasing and sourcing decisions, and support the transition of these activities to a dedicated procurement function as the business grows; Work with the operations team to ensure business account orders are stocked, priced and fulfilled on time, and that systems support new sales channels; Draw on the analytics team’s market and sales insights to prioritise business opportunities, and provide client and market feedback to inform commercial strategy; Compile and analyse account sales figures and pipeline performance against targets, sharing results with the analytics team for inclusion in store performance reporting; Produce reports and recommendations on business development, account sales and supplier strategy for senior management; Keep up to date with products, suppliers, competitors and developments in the business customer market; Recruit and train junior sales staff supporting business development and account activities.

€36605 - €40904 p.a.

39 hours

Marketing Specialist (Local Area) - GP Retailing Drum Ltd.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:55:12 GMT

GP Retailing Drum Ltd. t/a Centra Drumcondra - Marketing Specialist (Local Area)

Key responsibilities

Local marketing delivery and campaigns:

Plan, deliver, and manage marketing and promotional campaigns for the store and its local catchment area.

Run omni-channel marketing communications — digital, social, loyalty, and local community marketing.

Execute promotional and seasonal activity end to end, from creative and scheduling through to in-market delivery.

Build and manage local partnerships, sponsorships, and community engagement to raise the store's profile.

Brand and customer communications:

Develop, apply, and maintain the brand across local customer touchpoints, ensuring a consistent customer experience.

Manage the local marketing channels — digital, social, local listings, loyalty communications, and customer messaging.

Create and manage marketing content and assets for local campaigns.

Loyalty and engagement delivery:

Deliver and manage customer loyalty and retention initiatives and promotions on the ground.

Act on customer and campaign insight supplied by the commercial and data analysis functions to shape, target, and adjust local marketing activity.

Coordination and project delivery:

Use the market research, sales analysis, forecasts, and segmentation and strategy recommendations produced by the commercial and data analysis functions as the basis for local marketing plans, and feed campaign outcomes back to those functions.

Coordinate marketing projects, timelines, budgets, and any external agencies, designers, or media suppliers engaged for marketing activity.

Support store events and new-range launches with local marketing and opening campaigns.

Report on the delivery and results of local marketing activity and spend.

Qualifications and experience

Third-level degree in Marketing, Business, International Business, or a related discipline; a Master's in Marketing is an advantage.

Grounding in digital and omni-channel marketing, consumer behaviour, and sales/promotional principles.

Experience in a coordination, operations, client-relations, or commercial role, with the organisational skill to plan and deliver activity to deadlines.

Experience coordinating projects, events, suppliers, or external providers.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with internal teams and local partners.

Confident using the analysis and insight provided by colleagues to plan and target activity.

Adaptability and flexibility to carry out additional functions outside normal functions of the role from time to time in accordance with business needs.

Desirable:

Retail, convenience, or customer-facing sector experience.

Familiarity with social media, digital content, and loyalty or promotional campaigns.

Comfort working with data and basic analytics to measure campaign results.

€36605 - €40904 p.a.

39 hours

Procurement Analyst - GP Retailing Drum Ltd.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:33:37 GMT

Procurement Analyst is a specialist analytical role responsible for developing pricing strategy, conducting commercial data analysis, and leading supplier negotiation and category sourcing strategy to support the profitable expansion of the business. The role is decision-support and strategy focused, combining quantitative analysis, market intelligence, and commercial judgement to optimise margin, cost of goods, and supplier value across the retail network.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing strategy & analysis

Design and model pricing strategies across product categories using demand elasticity, competitor benchmarking, and margin analysis.

Develop dynamic and promotional pricing frameworks and evaluate their commercial impact through data modelling and scenario analysis.

Build and maintain analytical pricing models and forecasting tools to inform senior commercial decision-making.

Procurement & sourcing strategy

Develop category sourcing strategies and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers on price, terms, rebates, and value.

Conduct total-cost-of-ownership and supplier cost-base analysis to identify margin and efficiency opportunities.

Evaluate and recommend supplier selection based on commercial, quality, and strategic-fit criteria.

Commercial intelligence & advisory

Analyse market trends, cost drivers, and category performance to produce strategic recommendations for the leadership team.

Provide commercial insight to guide range architecture, margin planning, and expansion decisions.

Develop reporting frameworks and analytical dashboards that translate complex data into strategic recommendations.

Cross-functional strategy support

Partner with commercial, operations, and finance leadership to align pricing and sourcing strategy with business growth objectives.

Assess the commercial viability of new product categories and supplier partnerships as the business expands.

€36605 - €40904 p.a.

39 hours

Retail & Deli Team Member

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:54:00 GMT

Looking for a steady job close to home with a friendly team and long-term stability?

We're recruiting for a well-established community store in beautiful West Cork and are looking for reliable, customer-friendly people who want more than just a temporary job. Whether you have retail experience or simply enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you.

This role would suit someone from the local area looking for secure, year-round employment in a welcoming workplace where you'll be valued as part of the team.

What You'll Be Doing

Serving customers with a smile
Preparing and serving deli items
Operating tills and handling payments
Restocking shelves and keeping displays tidy
Helping keep the store clean, organised, and running smoothly

What We're Looking For

Friendly and dependable attitude
Good communication skills
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Retail or deli experience is helpful but not essential

What's On Offer?

€14.35 per hour
Permanent, full-time employment
Support finding accommodation if required
Family-friendly working environment
A great team and supportive management
Long-term career opportunities

Why Join?

This is the kind of workplace where people stay. You'll become part of a close-knit team serving the local community, with the security of permanent employment and a healthy work-life balance in one of Ireland's most beautiful locations.

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland (EU/UK passport or valid permission).