Business Development Manager

Business Development ManagerThe Business Development Manager position will perform the following duties:Will be covering the territories of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Southern Vermont, Southern New Hampshire, and the Albany, New York region, including surrounding areas.Maintain established profit margins on accounts and manage monthly bid evaluationsEnsure delivery of products to customers to meet acceptable customer expectationsEstablishes and maintains a profitable member base of assigned member accounts in conjunction with the Business Review Manager.Develops and maintains positive relationship with members while promoting local and corporate entities.Maintains and grows business with existing multi-unit customers.Prospects for and sells new multi-unit customers where designated.Maintain established profit margins on accounts and manage monthly bid evaluationsEnsure delivery of products to customers to meet acceptable customer expectationsMaintains relationships with vendor management within their region.Implements new sales programs and strategies with member baseIs responsible for developing and achieving an annual business plan in conjunction with Business Review Manager.Determines pricing strategies at appropriate profit margin levelsMonitors the competitionCommunicate with customers and personnel regarding process issuesKeep adequate sales records and materials necessary to make professional sales presentations.Maintains a strong working product knowledge, current product literature, and selling skills.Informs management continually of current market conditions and competitive changes in the marketplace.Attends branch sales meetings, seminars, and other designated meetings, and works with vendor management as directed by the Business Review Manager.Reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates and develops sales campaigns to accommodate goals of company.Establishes yearly goals and objectives with each member in region using independent judgment and discretion.Promotes and sells Preferred Vendor Programs to maximize optimum profitability.Promotes and sells Corporate Brands.Promotes and sells Marketing Programs.Formulates and effectuates Company policy with respect to regional sales functions and manages region using independent judgmentSubmits required reports.Performs other duties as assigned by the Business Review Manager or other management.Interfaces with Global Accounts to promote and increase both new and existing account penetration and discretion.Required to travel as directed.