Ben E. Keith Company ยท 5 months ago
Business Development Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBen E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution for over a century. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to develop and coordinate sales and marketing activities, maintain business relationships, and conduct training programs for customers and staff.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Conduct sales & capabilities presentations independently or in conjunction with division sales staff
Coordinate culinary service requests as needed by customer base (i.e., mini food shows, test kitchen, chef, dietitian and product specialists)
Conduct business reviews and follow up on action items with customers and Division personnel
Work with department manager & training department on preparation of sales training programs for non-commercial segments
Develop & schedule web based educational resources, including webinar series for department, sales staff & customers
Work with department manager & marketing manager to develop and coordinate media required for training resources
Coordinate & conduct sales training with GO & Branch Training personnel
Obtain and maintain ServSafeTM Trainer Certification
Coordinate & Conduct ServSafeTM & In-Service Educational Programs for customers
Coordinate & Conduct FOCUS Performance Improvement Process with select customers
Interact with Broker & Manufacturer Reps on product introductions & new trends to department customer base
Interact with external resource providers to identify and implement customer solutions as requested (i.e., UniPro, Becky Dorner & Assoc., D.M & A., web based menu provider)
Provide customer support as requested including coordination of menu & dietary systems support
Travel required
Qualification
Required
ServSafeTM Trainer Certification Required
Excellent communication skills with an ability to express Ben E Keith total value program to prospects, customers, sales staff & trainees
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access
Ability to learn and work in Keith systems such as KBIT & GUI, Explorer & Outlook
Ability to work in a team environment under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Outside Sales Experience preferred
College degree preferred
Registered Dietician preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution
Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and holidays
Employee Credit Union
Company
Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E.
Founded in 1906
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Ashley
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jeff Shaffer
Chief Information Security Officer
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