ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - SAN ANTONIO, TX

Job Description

Job Description

 

• Pay Range: $60000 - $70000 + Commission
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. 

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about food service AND business development? Do you enjoy discovering new prospects, building relationships and growing a business? If so, we are looking for you! 

We love to win, and we do it by crafting a culture of care and performance. Our secret sauce is our culture. We are #1 in our industry through passion, partnership and results.

Canteen, a division of Compass Group North America, is seeking an Associate Director of Business Development who shares our values, wants to work with a team of winners, has a competitive spirit and is committed to contributing to the overall success of our team. This position will be located in San Antonio, TX and will work under the supervision of the Sales RVP; supporting Regional Sales Directors with generating leads, developing prospects and supporting special projects to win new business, assisting with complex proposals/bids/contracts, while learning all the steps of the sales process. 

This position is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, sales-focused individual seeking to grow into a Regional Sales Director role. This is an entry-level sales support role with the primary responsibility of supporting Regional Sales Directors.

We offer earning potential with a base salary and commissions. Benefits include: 401k, expense account, company-provided vehicle, and paid vacation. AND…we look towards your future with proactive learning and development, career pathing and loads of opportunity for internal mobility. Come join us for an unparalleled career opportunity and the best work family anywhere!

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily focused on development, i.e., gaining a familiarity of the basics of Canteen, Compass Group, Sales and much more
• Identify new business opportunities and targets across several verticals and lines of service
• Execute strategic prospecting strategy
• Detailed approach to prospecting by tailoring messages and frequency to various buying influences
• Use of CRM to detail and track activity for assigned Sales Team
• Develop Vertical growth approaches, working with operations to generate leads and opportunities
• Use of data sources and social networking to connect in relatable ways
• Work in collaboration with Sales RVP and Regional Sales Directors to cultivate and close targeted accounts
• Research targeted accounts and prospective buyers to gain perspective on organizational business needs, current state of services, and pain points in order to begin developing a prospecting strategy
• Build trust with prospects by understanding industry and trending business challenges, becoming proficient in product knowledge and making meaningful connections
• Work closely with Regional Sales Directors to coordinate initial meetings and transition of opportunities
• Stay engaged as necessary to support and improve the potential of closing the sale and documenting milestone, insights or other critical business factors in the CRM database and beyond
• Network with cross sector leaders to align on ways we can grow cross sector business opportunities and add value
• Strong sales and related skills including dedication to Compass Group Sales Process
• Drive win ratio for strategic business plan

 

Preferred Qualifications

• High energy, positive attitude and excellent communication/presentation skills
• Ability to build and foster relationships with individuals at all levels both internally and externally
• Flexible and able to shift priorities with ease
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Resourceful and willing to take initiative to get things done
• Excellent listening skills and a propensity for continual learning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with online research tools and CRM database management system
• A desire to win and be part of a winning team
• Bachelor’s Degree or business-related experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1570497

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