Director New Partnerships - Senior Living (Business Development)

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Director of New Partnerships (Contract Foodservice Business Development/Sales) for Senior Living!

Our mission is to provide our clients with fresh, sustainable, innovative, customized hospitality experiences, operating with integrity, and working in open and trusting relationships. As the Director of New Partnerships, you serve as a sales liaison for new business opportunities in the senior living sector by working to increase the client base through consistent engagement and by establishing rapport with prospective clients, gaining trust to positively impact new revenue generation. This position reports to the Vice President of Partnerships and is eligible for an uncapped commission plan in addition to a competitive salary. Ideal candidates are based in the Midwest U.S.

What Youll Do:

Achieve revenue and margin goals Identify prospects and call on potential new clients (or partners) in primary marketsCreate value propositions that meet the clients desired outcomesDevelop ongoing client and prospect client relationships Demonstrate proactive solicitation of all (RFP/RFI) opportunities Maintain customer data, sales activity and forecasts in a CRM system Represent Creative Dining Services at association events and conferences Work in partnership with internal teams (operations, people services, finance, marketing, executives) to create prospecting strategies, collateral development, proposal and presentation materials

What You Bring:

5+ years of sales experience in hospitality management, contract services or food industry (nutrition, dietary, etc.); senior living sector preferred.

Demonstrated record of quota attainmentSuccessful background in profitable new client acquisition Successful business-to-business sales backgroundWilling to travel overnight 1-3 nights per week on averageDesire to work in an environment that rewards strong ethical standards and conductStrong communicator and strategic thinker that demonstrates ability to develop relationships with all client stakeholders including but not limited to C-Suite, Board of Trustees, Directors, ManagersEffectively develop internal relationships across the Creative Dining organizationCRM software solution expertise preferredBachelors degree business, communications, or hospitality-related field preferred Proficiency in MS Office SuiteValid, unrestricted drivers license

We Offer:

Competitive pay and uncapped commissionGenerous Paid Time OffMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with a company match of up to $1,500 for qualifying plansFree mental health support through our Employee Assistance ProgramCompany-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability401(k) with a company matchTuition reimbursement and discountsWhy Join Creative Dining Services?

At Creative Dining, were passionate about people, partnerships, and performance. Youll join a purpose-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. This is your opportunity to shape the future of hospitality partnerships while growing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Creative Dining Services operates over 80 locations in 16 states, serving colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, hotels, camps, and independent K-12 schools to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience one thats fun, innovative, and focused on community. Why? Because thats how it should be.

Creative Dining Services WebsiteOur Core Values:

IntegrityFlexibilityFamilyCreativitySensitivitySustainabilityDiversityOur team members are like family to us and to our clients. We get to know people by name and personal preferences to provide a welcoming home away from home for our guests and for each other.

Creative Dining Servicesis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating allapplicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.