New Business Developer

Company:US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co)Sales Territory:US-NY-New YorkZip Code:08837Travel Percentage: Up to 50%Compensation Range:$112,100.00 - $168,100.00The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.BENEFITS INFORMATION:For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit SUMMARYThis is a professional sales position responsible for the improvement of the Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) market position and achieving financial growth by executing long-term strategic goals, prioritizing the use of advanced analytics and other forms of lead generation while leveraging Sysco Specialty Meat Group’s (SSMG) Salesforce platform, and negotiating contracts to secure new business. By utilizing a team-selling approach, the New Business Developer will engage a cross-functional team to create a comprehensive strategy that meets the prospect’s needs. Leveraging these resources, the New Business Developer fosters relationships with prospects and transitions these accounts to the sales force during onboarding.RESPONSIBILITIESAs noted in Sysco Specialty Meat Group’s (SSMG) Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting the following framework components; Core Qualities, Shaping the Future, and Delivering Business Results. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver the agreed upon new business plan in alignment with the region’s financial goalsWorks with the regional sales leaders on the development of a comprehensive business development strategyLeverages advanced analytics insights to prioritize opportunities and develop business development strategyNew Business Developer will also be responsible to prioritize intel opportunities being recommended by other sales team members (processed through SSMG Salesforce platform with leadership approval)Accountable to build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities identified by advanced analyticsBy leveraging the expertise and skills of a cross-functional sales team, the New Business Developer will have the ability to quickly address prospects’ unique concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cyclesBy working with the collective sales team, the NBD will coordinate proposal process for local contracts that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectivesCollaborates with sales team to expand business development efforts, including assisting other sales team members secure key accounts in efforts to achieve annual profit planReviews weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is neededNew Business Developer will be provided continuous training/education opportunities on key areas/skillsets (basic Sales Consultant training, business development certifications, and executive business development training)Gathers information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position SSMG for increased effectiveness in securing new businessStays current with development in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and reading publicationsDevelops strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, and foodservice industry peers. This associate is expected to be an active member of the foodservice communityLearns quickly when facing new challenges; thrives on fast-paced learning environmentAdapts well to change and views new experiences as growth opportunitiesSeeks out opportunities to improve by applying feedback from othersEnsures that data and activity on prospect accounts is accurately entered and managed within SSMG’s Salesforce platformIdentifies opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in salesPresents to and consults with senior level management on trends in the foodservice industryAttends sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. and provide feedbackStays current with SSMG value-added offerings and technology solutions, including but not limited to customer-facing reporting toolQUALIFICATIONSEducation/ExperienceMinimum: High School diploma or GED3+ years’ relevant sales experience in a business-to-business professional sales environment2 or more years’ with a proven track record of new business development.Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent educational level.Knowledge SkillsSolid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from dataAbility to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams Ability to understand and manage compliance to contractsAbility to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growthDemonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same timeBusiness and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customersDemonstrated experience with building trust with a prospective customer and securing new businessDemonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiationsProactive, self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successfulUnderstanding of marketing principles, product lines, ordering procedures and SSMG credit terms#LI-DL1OVERVIEW:Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.SummaryLocation: Buckhead New YorkType: Full time