Business Development Specialist
Company: SYSCO
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Company:
US1592 Paragon Wholesale Foods CorpZip Code:
15086Minimum Level of Education:
High School or EquivalentMinimum Years of Experience:
5 YearsEmployment Type:
Full TimeTravel 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
The work territories of this position are Pittsburgh Pennsylvania,
Monroeville Pennsylvania, and Mt. Lebanon Pennsylvania. You must
live within 30 minutes of this territory or be willing to relocate
on your own.
JOB SUMMARY
The Business Developer will report to the Vice President Sales and
will work with the Sales Manager and outside sales team. The
position will concentrate on the development of new customer
business utilizing strategies and best practices that will further
perpetuate long term customer retention of all higher valued
accounts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work independently to research and approach new target customers
and customer types in line with company goals and sales
strategies.
Work with merchandising or value-added departments to bring in or
create new items to market.
Create marketing materials to focus on those items. Introduce new
items to customers and suggestively sell promotional items.
Ride-alongs with Mas to assist in closing new accounts, getting
better penetration into current accounts, and show new items to new
and current accounts.
Follow up on all items from those visits either solo or with the MA
(marketing associate)
Promote programs and customer support through outside functions
such as food shows and farm markets.
Maintain a good working relationship with all sales, Value added,
and operational departments.
Facilitate inter-departmental communication to solve problems and
satisfy customer's needs.
Attend all sales meetings as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Associates degree preferred.
Experience
Five years of produce experience required.
Working knowledge of a distribution warehouse preferred
Professional Skills
Good Communicator
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel,
Outlook)
AS400 experience preferred
Organized
Independent-minded and a strategic thinker
Describe the most important decisions made by this position.
Most important decisions made fully independently:
Solution decisions to service customers
Credits less than $500
Most important decisions made with review and approval of other
individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals
required):
Pricing decisions will be made with input from sales management and
merchandising management.
Credits larger than $500
Customer target strategies with input from sales management.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit
https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over
71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco
operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and
serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and
professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic
organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their
expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals
to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco
is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or
any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its
subsidiaries and affiliates.
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