Ambassador Foods · 1 day ago
Business Development Manager: (Central & Northern Florida, hybrid/remote)
Ambassador Foods is a leader in the food industry with a commitment to innovation and exceptional food quality. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to cultivate new accounts and expand existing relationships across Central and Northern Florida, leveraging both digital and in-person strategies to drive growth.
Responsibilities
Cultivate a robust pipeline of new accounts while expanding existing relationships, driving market share within the Florida food scene
Serve as the spearhead for our Central Florida expansion, identifying and capturing untapped opportunities in new markets
Master a "high-touch" outreach strategy, blending modern digital prospecting (LinkedIn, email, CRM) with the high impact of in-person networking
Deploy influential negotiation skills, effectively communicating our unique value proposition, turning prospects into long-term partners
Meet and exceed clear growth benchmarks, specifically securing a minimum of one major and two minor strategic accounts per quarter
Qualification
Required
Proven outside sales experience in a B2B environment, specifically within the food industry
Familiarity with the Central and Northern Florida markets and a willingness to travel within the territory weekly for in-person client engagement
Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate a unique value proposition to diverse audiences
Proficiency with CRM software and modern prospecting tools
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Car and cell phone allowance
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
PTO
Simple IRA with 3% company match