Buyers Edge Platform · 3 weeks ago
Member Services Executive Consultant
Buyers Edge Platform is a cooperative-purchasing leader serving various public sector entities. The Member Services Executive Consultant is responsible for driving sales growth through the adoption of cooperative contracts and building relationships with agencies, suppliers, and partners in an assigned territory.
Food DeliveryHospitalitySaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Drive adoption of Edge Public cooperative contracts within assigned markets
Expand participating agencies through proactive outreach, education, and relationship building
Partner with awarded suppliers to promote contracts and align sales strategies
Co-develop go-to-market plans and increase transaction volume through Edge Public contracts
Develop a go-to-market strategy for your assigned territory or sector (K–12, Higher Ed, Municipal, State)
Identify growth opportunities and competitive gaps where Edge Public adds value
Collaborate with Director of Contracts on member enablement of supplier contracts
Serve as a liaison between Edge Public and awarded suppliers
Coordinate joint marketing, field engagement, and training initiatives
Ensure suppliers understand and effectively sell through the cooperative model
Build relationships with procurement associations, cooperatives, and public-sector leaders
Represent Edge Public at conferences, trade shows, and industry events
Build and track a robust opportunity pipeline in CRM
Provide forecasts, progress reports, and KPI updates to the Edge Public leadership
Monitor agency adoption, supplier growth, and market penetration metrics
Develop annual sales and outreach plans aligned with national cooperative strategy
Prospect and engage eligible public entities to use Edge Public contracts
Educate procurement officials and end-users on cooperative purchasing benefits
Conduct joint field visits and webinars with suppliers to drive lead generation
Analyze competing cooperatives to position Edge Public most favorably
Support marketing efforts with case studies and promotional content
Partner with contract administration for smooth onboarding and compliance
Track and report outreach activity and utilization data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field experience preferred
5+ years of experience in account management, preferably in a cooperative purchasing or public procurement environment
Strong hunter mentality; self-motivated to pursue and close new opportunities
Skilled in consultative selling and value-based positioning
Capable of developing and executing sector-specific growth strategies
Experienced in collaborating across marketing, supplier, and administrative teams
Strategic approach to territory planning and market segmentation
Proficient in CRM pipeline management and forecasting
Data-driven decision-maker with ability to interpret market intelligence
Exceptional networking and interpersonal abilities
Strong collaboration skills with suppliers and public-sector leaders
Comfortable representing the organization at industry events and conferences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident public speaker for webinars and live presentations
Able to tailor messaging to executives and public-sector audiences
High professional integrity and credibility in public procurement settings
Entrepreneurial and proactive “builder” mindset
Results-oriented, persistent, and resilient under pressure
Organized and disciplined, able to manage multiple priorities
Team player who values transparency, accountability, and shared success
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO policy
Company
Buyers Edge Platform
Buyers Edge Platform is a data-driven supply chain, contracting, and purchasing partner in the food service industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$425MKey Investors
General AtlanticBregal Sagemount
2024-04-08Private Equity· $425M
2019-07-08Private Equity
Recent News
2025-10-07
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