Midwest Foods · 1 day ago
Business Development Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expMidwest Foods is a women-owned company based in Chicago and Kenosha, serving the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and wholesale industries. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to cultivate new business opportunities, retain clients, and drive proactive client engagement while contributing to a mission-driven company focused on sustainability and client satisfaction.
FruitWholesale
Hiring Manager
Nicoleta Madonis, PHR
Responsibilities
Collaborate, develop, and implement a strategic growth plan and professional goals
Cultivate new business opportunities
Retention of clients with ongoing purchases
Increase customer penetration through a diverse group of clients by utilizing the company’s portfolio of products and services
Achieve competitive and financially sound business
Drive a proactive approach to client engagement via solution-oriented practices
Devote energy to building collaborative relationships with Midwest Foods’s key stakeholders
Learn and comprehend Midwest Foods’s suite of product & services
Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives
Manage the full sales cycle
Shepherd’s client set up and acts as customer advocate for ongoing customer needs
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events
Additional responsibilities as needed, pertaining to the job
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 3 to five years of related professional experience in food/hospitality, service and/or sales
Ability to develop and deliver presentations that will attract profitable sales
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in planning and implementing sales strategy
Proven experience in customer relationship management
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Proficient Microsoft Office packages
Experience with CRM or any other cloud-based programs recommended
Tech savvy and is up to date with current marketing strategies utilizing social media outlets and trends
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
401-k with employer match
Vacation and PTO
Mileage
Cell phone, laptop, and other duty related equipment
Company
Midwest Foods
Midwest Foods is a food and beverage company that distributes fruits and vegetables.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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