Food Service Business Development Mid-Atlantic

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Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and/or 3-5 year’s previous business development experience Strong communication,

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Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary:

This position will report directly to the Executive VP of Sales. This position will work with broker sales reps and independently where necessary to drive business and develop new business opportunities with local restaurants, universities, independent retailers within the assigned market.

Essential Duties:

Oversee profit and loss
Manage sales territory budget
Organize and lead multiple brokers across defined sales region
Work with key account and distribution partners
Effectively plan and budget by customer and distributor to achieve 7-12% profit sales growth
80% of all sales calls will be made within the Foodservice segment (restaurants, universities etc…) while 20% will be retail focused (independent supermarkets, etc…)
Attain sales volume objectives by working with Regional Sales Manager and Broker making a minimum of 20 sales calls per week
Individual will be responsible for travel budget, T&E, etc They will have their own P&L to manage
Individual will work with Director of Marketing on some projects when necessary-all expenditures will need to be signed off by the Executive VP of Sales
Individual will work with Director of Marketing on some projects when necessary-all expenditures will need to be signed off by the Executive VP of Sales
The position requires 80%+ travel within the assigned geographic territory
Out of the box thinking on sales strategies that align with the companies market sales strategy
Technically proficient
Understanding of key sales systems

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and/or 3-5 year’s previous business development experience
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent attention to details and strong analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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