Business Development Manager - West Coast jobs in United States
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Beck Flavors ยท 2 months ago

Business Development Manager - West Coast

Beck Flavors Inc is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their business by prospecting and managing new customers in the Food & Beverage industry. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in building relationships with large and medium-sized companies, while also being able to travel extensively.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, or services
Attends trade shows / networking activities to research and connect with prospective clients
Proactively maintains an ongoing knowledge of industry, existing and target channel accounts, and competitive landscapes
Develops and executes strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the Beck Flavors customer base
Builds and maintains strong, long-lasting customer relationships
Works toward increasing sales growth at an established rate determined by this individual and Director of Sales
Works strategically with key prospects and customers to keep them informed of industry/flavor trends, new flavor opportunities and key areas of growth that Beck Flavors can help support through flavor development and formulation
Monitors existing accounts and regularly communicates with primary contacts for the account
Understands the needs of customers and responds effectively with a plan of how to meet those needs
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of each account/channel and what drives their success

Qualification

Business relationship managementSales experienceProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingMultitaskingTime managementProblem-solvingAttention to detailPresentation skills

Required

Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent project management and leadership skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling
Thorough knowledge of territory, market, and clients
Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Organized with attention to detail
Experience and comfortability presenting alone in front of potential client executives
Four-year college degree in business and/or procurement (or equivalent) required
At least four years of outside sales experience required, preferably in the Food & Beverage industry
Ability to travel daily and spend most of the day in a vehicle
Valid driver's license and no major driving violations
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Company

Beck Flavors

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Beck Flavors offers all the benefits and resources of a giant flavor house with the accessibility and personal service of a small startup.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Matt Carr
Partner
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