Business Development Manager - Retail and Deli

NOTE:  This position was posted in October, but placed on hold until our National Sales Manager position was filled.  We have now reopened the position  -- if you had applied previously, your application is still under active consideration and it is not necessary to submit another application.   

The Business Development Manager is a key member of the Sales Leadership Team.  The primary duty is to build the new customer acquisition strategic plan and work with other team members to execute the plan to meet company expansion goals. 

The position works across the designated business segment to deliver the mix, volume and financial goals of the company.

1. Leads the Customer Acquisition process for company expansion initiatives.  They develop the strategy, tactics, financial model, and execution plan for the company.
2. Responsible for selling new customer business, either through direct interaction with large targeted accounts or facilitates acquisition through other territory assigned sales representatives.  Responsible for Case and Pound Volume, Product Mix, Revenue, and Margin Targets.
3. Ensures delivery of the acquisition plan through monitoring and reporting of key measures and timelines including volume, product mix, revenue, and margin targets.
4. Collaborates with Sales Strategy to develop products and services necessary to drive growth and channel expansion.

• 7-10 Years of Previous Related Experience
• Bachelors Degree Required; Sales, Marketing, Business or Related Field
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong Closing Skills, High Motivation for Sales
• Advanced Prospecting Skills  
• Excellent Sales Planning skills
• Superior Presentation Skills
• High Energy Level
• Goal Oriented