Director, New Business Development

Sysco Corporation

$110K — $130K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership or management experience in sales
  • 10+ years of relevant sales experience
  • Experience in foodservice sales preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
  • Track record of growing sales either directly or through teams

Responsibilities

  • Establish growth strategies with input from senior leadership
  • Identify and prioritize business opportunities using advanced analytics
  • Maintain focus on key quarterly and annual priorities for team
  • Lead monthly strategy meetings for local business developers
  • Design and implement training programs for sales staff
  • Evaluate team performance and provide coaching support
  • Coordinate prospect visits and ensure effective proposal development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee discounts on Sysco products
  • Continuous training and development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule with up to 25% travel
Full Job Description
Company:
US0037 Sysco West Coast Florida, Inc.

Sales Territory:
US-FL-Tampa

Zip Code:
33566

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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