Dir, Business Development

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a Director of Business Development to add to our Traditions team and work in a remote capacity.  As Tradtion’s Director of Business Development, you are responsible for identifying and qualifying NEW business opportunities in the multiple lines of business offered by Traditions.  You will collaborate with our Operations and Finance to determine a TEAM approach to solution selling to help meet the mission of nonprofit organizations care for the nutrition health of senior adults.  To develop and maintain relationships with clients and prospects in your territory you must travel; ~50 to 70%. As the Director of Business Development, you report to the Managing Director of Growth.
If you enjoy the thrill of NEW business, an entrepreneurial growth culture, and are highly motivated to be successful, COME JOIN US!  

The selected candidate will develop new business in Traditions for our Frozen Food Sales Team.

*******Ideal Candidate will have Frozen Food Sales experience*******

***To be considered for this position, the candidate must reside within the territory and have a proven track record for new business development within the food service industry***

What you'll be doing:

• Develop comprehensive Sales Plan, complete with action plans and schedules, which identify targets to reach new business development goals and objectives
• Develop relationships with industry contacts through trade associations, state agencies, community groups and other organizations
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails revised
• Plan and execute state shows, commodity shows, conferences, NACS groups, and other events and help plan and execute
• Increased sales through proper bid management of Opportunities
• Participate in developing and executing the long and short-term goals of the Business
• Cost Management
• Reporting consisting of monthly management information to be provided to manager, competitive information within your region, and evaluate bids won and lost, especially the Top Opportunities

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Experience in New Business, “Hunter” role that requires a minimum 3 years’ experience in developing and delivering leads and prospects
• Experience and understanding of the RFP process in the private and government sectors
• Strategic / Contract Services sales experience
• Solid understanding of procurement and purchasing within government entities
• Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM(s)
• Bachelor's Degree (Marketing or Management a plus) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 60% travel required
• Superior communication, cooperation, and organizational skills
• Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously

Nice-to-haves:

• (Segment) specific experience in contract services
• Experience/knowledge working with DiSC 
   

Compensation Range

125k-135k/ Based on Experience 

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off
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