Business Development Manager

Sysco Corporation

$80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in business, marketing or related field
  • Minimum 3 years experience in sales or food distribution industry
  • Strong communication skills via telephone and in-person
  • Ability to analyze profitability and new business opportunities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Acquire and validate data from potential new customers
  • Provide data and direction to various departments for business impact analysis
  • Proforma new business and improve existing processes
  • Assist in preparing RFP submissions and meet with new customers
  • Analyze existing customer profitability and suggest new fee structures
  • Conduct 'what if' analyses to enhance company profitability
  • Participate in strategic planning meetings and refine proforma processes

Benefits

  • Travel expenses covered for business trips
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements as needed
  • Collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
About the Job

Company:

US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co)

Sales Territory:

US-CT-New Haven, US-CT-Stamford, US-NJ-Edison, US-NY-New York

Zip Code:

08837

Travel Percentage:

Up to 50%

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this position are to analyze new business opportunities, analyze existing customer profitability and participate in new business strategy and feasibility planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Acquire and validate data from prospective new customers.
  • Provide relevant data and direction to Distribution Services, Purchasing, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to analyze the impact of the new business.
  • Validate the reasonability of the departmental input and modify it as necessary.
  • Proforma the new business.
  • Assist in preparation of RFP submission.
  • Participate as requested in meetings with potential new customers to obtain data and explain proposals.
  • Analyze the profitability of existing customers and recommend new fees upon the expiration of existing contracts.
  • Proforma "what if" scenarios on ways to improve the company's profitability.
  • Continually refine the proforma process to improve accuracy and timeliness.
  • Participate in the company's strategic planning.
  • Other duties as assigned or necessary.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • 4-year degree in business, marketing or related field.


Experience:

  • Plus a minimum of 3 years experience in sales, or the food distribution industry.


Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to communicate clearly via telephone and personal contact with customers and other company personnel.
  • Mental/Visual Demands.
  • Must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes. Driving requires distance vision.


Travel:

  • Occasional travel by automobile and air is required


Equipment Operated:

  • Automobile, Personal Computer with Microsoft Office Suite knowledge


License, Certificates, and Registration:

  • Valid driver's license and certificate of auto insurance as defined in Company Policy

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