
Business Development Manager
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Overview
Job Description
The Business Development Manager will develop and coordinate the department's sales & marketing activities under the supervision of the department director. Interact with team members to coordinate company & department capabilities presentations to prospective and existing street, national & regional account customers. Position includes maintaining business relationships and conducting business reviews with selected customers.
Conduct sales & capabilities presentations independently or in conjunction with division sales staffCoordinate culinary service requests as needed by customer base (i.e., mini food shows, test kitchen, chef, dietitian and product specialists)Conduct business reviews and follow up on action items with customers and Division personnelWork with department manager & training department on preparation of sales training programs for non-commercial segmentsDevelop & schedule web based educational resources, including webinar series for department, sales staff & customersWork with department manager & marketing manager to develop and coordinate media required for training resourcesObtain and maintain ServSafeTM Trainer CertificationCoordinate & Conduct ServSafeTM & In-Service Educational Programs for customersCoordinate & Conduct FOCUS Performance Improvement Process with select customersInteract with Broker & Manufacturer Reps on product introductions & new trends to department customer baseInteract with external resource providers to identify and implement customer solutions as requestedProvide customer support as requested including coordination of menu & dietary systems supportOvernight travel required as needed to maintain business relationships and conduct business reviews with potential customers
Job Qualifications
Outside Sales Experience preferredServSafeTM Trainer Certification RequiredExcellent communication skills with an ability to express Ben E Keith's total value program to prospects, customers, sales staff & traineesExperience in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & AccessAbility to learn and work in Ben E. Keith systems such as KBIT & GUI, Explorer & OutlookAbility to work in a team environment under tight deadlinesAbility to work independentlyCollege degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
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