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As the VP of Business Development & Retention, Business Dining, you will create a strategic plan to identify and qualify new business opportunities, implement sales strategies and techniques to win business, and maintain existing client relationships to ensure retention. Primarily targeting the northeastern market, your role will involve maintaining relationships with current accounts to retain business, as well as establishing connections to acquire and keep new clients. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports. Substantial sales and/or dining operational experience is essential to be considered for this position.
Job Responsibility:
Create and implement sales strategies and business development processes for Business Dining Services in the northeastern US
Hunt for new opportunities by directly prospecting companies, building client relationships, and engaging in industry associations to cultivate new business
Research and analyze new business opportunities using market trends, data, and clients
Own the full sales cycle process by identifying win strategies for each opportunity, clearly articulating the value of the partnership to internal and external stakeholders through client meetings, proposals, presentations, and contracts
Collaborate with the executive team, operations, and marketing to determine a customized approach to each opportunity
Thoughtfully prepare and deliver effective client presentations
Lead contract negotiation and execution
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Hospitality, or related field
10 years direct sales or operational management experience in the Business Dining segment
Concise and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong presentation, financial acumen, and organizational skills
Experience and understanding of the RFP process in the private and government sectors
Proficiency using SalesForce and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously
What we offer:
Weekly pay schedule
Flexible hours for a balanced work life
Vacation
401K with company match
Referral Bonus Program for bringing new hires to the team
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for eligible employees