Regional New Business Developer at Sysco

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, Food DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • High School education required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent educational level preferred
  • Minimum 5 or more years’ with a proven track record of opening new business in the food service industry
  • Preferred: 5+ years’ foodservice sales experience
  • Preferred: 3+ years’ Restaurant management / chef experience

Responsibilities

  • Works with the senior teams across multiple operating companies on the development of a comprehensive business development strategy with a focus on local street, local contract, and retail segments
  • Accountable for leveraging data to identify segment opportunities and build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on those segments
  • Identifies business development opportunities, coordinates sales teams to propose new business, and drive such opportunities from concept to execution
  • Collaborates with sales team to expand business development efforts, including contributing to annual profit plan and assist with the implementation and execution of such plans and tracking outcomes
  • Manages systems and processes to track, measure and report on results of business development initiatives
  • Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position Sysco for increased effectiveness in securing new business
  • Attends industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provides feedback and information on market and creative trends
  • Present to and consult with senior level management on trends in the foodservice business
  • Identify opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in sales
  • Develop strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, company and foodservice industry peers
  • Support Customer Engagement efforts to provide FreshPoint customers with expanded service channel options (e.g. Sales Coordinator, FreshPoint mobile/ecomm)
  • Plan and record daily activity accurately within CRM tool
  • Develop primary vendor programs as needed
  • Conduct quality business reviews for existing customers
  • Conduct merchandising research for customers regarding products to meet their needs
  • Review weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is needed
  • Provide, prepare and cut samples for customers as required
  • Attend sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. and provide feedback
  • Stay current with development in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and reading publications
  • Stay current with FreshPoint’s value-added offerings and technology solutions, including but not limited to customer-facing reporting tool
  • Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records and filing reports
  • Participate in ongoing training sessions
  • Assist with the trainings as requested

Skills

Business Development
Sales Strategy
Data Analysis
Negotiation
Market Research
Strategic Planning
Relationship Management
Profit Planning

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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