The Business Development Manager drives market growth by acquiring new business through strategic planning and contract negotiation, utilizing Salesforce and collaborating with teams.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The Business Development Manager drives Sysco's market position and financial growth by acquiring new business through strategic planning, advanced analytics, and effective contract negotiation. This role utilizes Sysco's Salesforce platform, employs a team-selling approach, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for prospects. The Senior Analyst builds strong customer relationships and manages the onboarding process, transitioning new accounts to the sales force.
Responsibilities
- Manage Sales Pipeline & Proposals: Manage a robust sales pipeline, prioritize opportunities, and develop creative sales plans to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities. Coordinate the proposal process for local contracts, addressing client needs and objectives.
- Drive New Business Acquisition: Lead new business acquisition efforts, leveraging cross-functional teams to address prospect concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles. Collaborate with the sales team to expand business development efforts and secure key accounts.
- Monitor Performance & Market Trends: Review sales objectives and results for target accounts, developing action plans for improvement. Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to enhance Sysco's competitive advantage.
- Customer Onboarding & Relationship Management: Foster relationships with prospects and manage the onboarding process, transitioning new accounts to the sales force. Maintain accurate prospect data within Sysco's Salesforce platform.
Skills
- Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost, and expense ratios.
- Strong financial acumen and business planning skills.
- Adaptability and openness to new ideas and change.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
5+ years of experience
Physical Demands
- Standard office environment physical requirements.
Travel Requirements
0-25%
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.
Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.
Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?
For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada
Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.
Top Skills
Salesforce
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