A Business Development Manager identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Builds customer relationships and partnerships and negotiates business deals. Works with senior marketing and sales staff to increase sales opportunities.
Business Development Manager - Produce Hickory, North Carolina (NC) Full Time 1st Shift Company Description Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Job Description We Deliver the
Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:
Responsible for generating and assisting with product sales by providing customers/potential customers with value added services, exceptional customer service and attention to customer profitability. Solves service problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Analyzes work-related situations and make decisions in an effective manner. Knowledgeable of product information, industry trends, and related technology. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
Implement pricing strategies with customers, which achieve an acceptable level of profit margin. Perform accurate data entry and report preparation in a timely manner. Meet financial sales goals. Increase business through combination of account penetration/customer prospecting efforts. Ensure customers receive orders timely and are accurate. Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties to effectively meet those needs. Implement efficient sales processes and procedures to meet customers' demands. Implement sales plans that recognize customer profitability issues. Performs other related duties as assigned. Benefits Click Here for Benefits Information Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience 4-6 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry with focus on produce products
Preferred Qualifications Bachelors:
Sales / Marketing or related area 6-10 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry with focus on produce products Division Performance Foodservice Job Category Sales Req Number 152021BR EEO Statement Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . Address Line 1 543 12th Street Drive NW State North Carolina Location Performance Hickory (0810)
