Business Development Manager

Primary responsibilities include: Walking into restaurant kitchens, engaging chefs and owners in conversation, and conducting side-by-side tastings to demonstrate that our products taste better than their current brands. Influencing our potential customer(s) to begin purchasing our products from their distributor. Sales, with a results-oriented drive. Maintaining confidence and displaying an exuberant attitude. Project a culinary or independent restaurant background. Partnering and collaborating with cross functional teams. Display a strong work ethic and be self-motivated – this includes the ability to meet or exceed quota while working remotely. Display excellent verbal, written, communications and presentation skills. Candidate Requirements: Passion to help small independent restaurants persevere. A culinary or independent restaurant background. Enjoy prospecting or have door-to-door sales experience. Desire to expand professional knowledge of product and sales skills. Display a strong work ethic and be self-motivated – this includes the ability to meet or exceed quota while working remotely. Excellent verbal, written, communications and presentation skills. Candidate Preferences: Conversational in Spanish Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 25% or less walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a restaurant environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 50 lbs. is required. Wellbeing: In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits depending on your role: Physical Wellness – Medical plan options, Dental and Vision benefits, Sick Time, and Gym/Wellness Class Reimbursement. Social Wellness – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Engagement Events throughout the year, and Federal and State Leave of Absences. Development Wellness – Recognition, Best-in-Class Training Programs, Career Growth Opportunities, Succession Planning, and Tuition Reimbursement. Emotional Wellness– Employee Assistance Program, People Operations Department with an Open Door Policy. Financial Wellness– Competitive Salary, Performance Based Bonus, 401k Program, Accident Insurance, and Life Insurance. Please Contact Tara Schwartz, View email address on click.appcast.io