Director, New Business Development

Sysco Corporation

$110K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant sales experience
  • 5+ years of foodservice sales experience preferred
  • Experience in purchasing/merchandising preferred
  • Experience in retail, wholesale, or distribution environment
  • Preferred: BS or BA in Business, Marketing, Agriculture/Animal Science or related studies

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Local New Business Developers in a specific region
  • Drive profitable customer growth by defining strategic goals and leveraging analytics
  • Recruit and manage headcount for Local New Business Developers
  • Establish priorities for team focus quarterly and annually
  • Conduct monthly development meetings and ensure follow-through on action items
  • Coach and evaluate performance of Local New Business Developers
  • Design and implement training programs focused on profitable customer modeling

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Participation in general sales meetings and customer events
Full Job Description
Company:
US0058 Sysco Detroit, LLC

Sales Territory:
None

Zip Code:
48188

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Position Purpose:
  • This position will lead a team of Local New Business Developers for a specific region
  • Responsible for driving profitable new customer growth by defining long-term strategic goals, identifying business opportunities (leveraging advanced analytics), and negotiating local contracts to secure the business
  • Responsible for recruiting and allocation of LNBD headcount
  • Responsible for accuracy in LNBD pipeline and strategic planning of new business


Primary Responsibilities:

Establishes strategy for driving profitable new customer growth, with guidance from Regional VP of Sales and Director of Business Resources

  • Works closely with Region Leadership Team, Business Resources, and SSMG leadership to define long-term strategic new business development goals and strategy
  • Leverages advanced analytics to prioritize business opportunities within respective region (Ensure LNBD resources are assigned to the right opportunities)
  • Maintains team focus on key priorities for the quarter and year
  • Leads monthly Local New Business Development meetings, and ensures action items assigned are carried out
  • Coaching LNBD's
  • Responsible for Performance Management of LNBD's performance and routines.
  • Design and implement formal training programs for LNBD's with major focus on profitable modeling of new customers, strengthening key customer relationships.
  • Establish ongoing training and development of LNBD's through participation in General Sales Meetings, promotions, and Food Shows / customer events.
  • Facilitate work withs to ensure coaching of prospect visits and cold calls

  • Evaluate and coach LNBD's in conjunction with Director of Business Resources / Sales leadership
  • Coordinate/Execute Prospect visits and tours of Sysco facilities


  • Ensure resources are leveraged to meet with prospects and include in prospect proposals


Education:
  • Preferred: BS or BA Degree in Business, Marketing, Agriculture/Animal Science or related studies.


Experience:
  • 10+ years relevant Sales experience
  • Purchasing/Merchandising experience, preferred.
  • 5+ years of foodservice sales experience, preferred.
  • Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment

Skills:

Proven track record of growing sales directly or thought others. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans. Excellent negotiation skills. Excellent verbal skills, ability to speak effectively in front of large groups. Problem resolution expertise. Ability to adapt to different markets and philosophies. Strong attention to detail and follow up.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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