Dir, Business Development

Elior North America

$130K — $140K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a New Business 'Hunter' role with proven lead development skills
  • Familiar with RFP processes in corporate dining or cultural attractions
  • Strategic/Contract Services sales experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
  • Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Management preferred) or equivalent experience
  • Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time
  • Superior communication, cooperation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to think strategically and work independently

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through proactive networking and relationship development
  • Manage all stages of the sales funnel from lead generation to contract execution
  • Lead the RFP and proposal processes, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create tailored client solutions
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and tracking within CRM systems
  • Represent the Dining & Events brand at conferences and client meetings to enhance visibility
  • Report directly to the SVP of Growth, aligning business development strategies

Benefits

  • Medical (for full-time employees)
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits for parking and transit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid sick time
  • Holiday pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Dir, Business Development

Job Reference Number: 38940Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Segment: Dining & EventsBrand: ConstellationLocation: Boston, Massachusetts (US-MA)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a Director of Business Development to add to our Dining & Events (D&E) team and work in a hybrid capacity. As Dining & Events Director of Business Development, you are responsible for identifying and qualifying NEW business opportunities in the multiple lines of business offered by the Dining & Events segment of Elior North America. You will collaborate with D&E Operations and Finance to determine a TEAM approach to solution selling to meet the standards of our growing Corporate Dining and Cultural Attractions and verticals. To develop and maintain relationships with clients and prospects in your territory you must travel; ~40. As the Director of Business Development, you report to the SVP of Growth
If you enjoy the thrill of NEW business, an entrepreneurial growth culture, and are highly motivated to be successful, COME JOIN US!

What you'll be doing:

  • Build, manage, and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, industry engagement, referrals, and relationship development with key decision-makers.
  • Manage all stages of the sales funnel, including lead generation, qualification, discovery, proposal development, presentations, negotiations, and contract execution.
  • Lead RFP and proposal processes, coordinating timelines, deliverables, pricing proposals, and presentation development.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, operations, finance, marketing, and leadership team to develop customized client solutions.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and opportunity tracking within the CRM
  • Represent D&E at industry event conferences, networking functions, and client meetings to strengthen brand visibility and develop relationships.


What we're looking for:

  • Experience in New Business, "Hunter" role that requires a minimum 3 years' experience in developing and delivering leads and prospects
  • Experience and understanding of the RFP process in the corporate dining and/or cultural attraction division
  • Strategic / Contract Services sales experience
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM(s)
  • Bachelor's Degree (Marketing or Management a plus) or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 40% travel required
  • Superior communication, cooperation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously


Nice-to-haves:
  • D&E specific experience in contract services

Experience/knowledge working with DiSC

Compensation Range

$130K- $140K plus commission

Our Benefits:

  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off

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About Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

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