Business Development Manager

Allen Brothers Commitment To ExcellenceConsistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / ServiceThe Elite Brand Since 1893Allen Brothers sources the highest quality product available in the market. Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection. Delivering excellence, for 130+ years. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come.Allen Brothers passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with customers through the most experienced network of sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:Curious & CreativeHungry For Food & ResultsEntrepreneurialForward Thinking & FlexibleSupportive (Of Peers & Chefs)Position Summary:Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned district. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the territory and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales Associates.What You'll Do:Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.Responsible for the performance and development of the Sales Associates.Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.Conducts one-on-one review with all Sales Associates to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of Sales Associates sales and activity performance.Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.Assists Sales Associates in preparation of proposals and presentations.Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.Recruits and hires Sales Associates based on criteria agreed upon by senior management.About You:5-7 years of experience in sales.Experience with Microsoft Excel.Extensive experience in all aspects of Relationship Management.Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.Willingness to travel and work in a team of professionals.Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams.The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.Perks & Benefits:Paid Vacations, Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Medical BenefitsWeekly payLife Insurance5% above cost for our high-quality food productsEmployee discounts for travel and events401kEmployee Stock Purchase PlanThe Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.