Business Development Manager at Certified Group pursuing new business and managing existing client relationships in food safety services. Ideal for experts in food science and account management.
Responsibilities
Responsible for actively seeking new business opportunities as well as managing customer satisfaction for existing clients
Integral team player overseeing the development and management of a determined book of business and the securing of new logos within the Food & Beverage sector
Maintain an organized approach to meet their monthly KPIs to promote the business
Identify, pursue, close and manage new business opportunities regionally
Research and analyze potential customers to formulate action plans and develop new business opportunities through both cold call and initiated leads for services offered by the company
Provide best in class customer service to existing customers
Execute strategic sales plan initiatives to accommodate territory and corporate goals
In coordination with company leadership, create quarterly and annual sales forecasts to deliver over-budget results
Review market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates
Represent Company at trade association events and meetings to promote product offerings
Deliver technical sales presentations to existing and prospective clients
Meet with key clients, maintaining relationships, and negotiating and closing deals
Analyze and control expenditures to budgetary requirements
Work cooperatively with other departments
Employ sales reports to reflect sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
Coordinate research and development of new services
Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape to include the activities and products of our competitors
Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales volume and profit objectives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required
Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in food safety programs and systems
At least 5 years of Strategic Account/ Key Account Management Experience
Strategic planning and execution
Proven performance of being able to develop and negotiate complex contracts and change management
Experience with managing a CRM system and developing routine reports, analytics and correspondence
Sales route management and lead generation
Benefits
Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
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