Business Development

Location:

601 Ben E Keith Way NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Business Development Manager will develop and coordinate the department’s sales & marketing activities under the supervision of the department director. Interact with team members to coordinate company & department capabilities presentations to prospective and existing street, national & regional account customers. Position includes maintaining business relationships and conducting business reviews with selected customers.

• Conduct sales & capabilities presentations independently or in conjunction with division sales staff
• Coordinate culinary service requests as needed by customer base (i.e., mini food shows, test kitchen, chef, dietitian and product specialists)
• Conduct business reviews and follow up on action items with customers and Division personnel
• Work with department manager & training department on preparation of sales training programs for non-commercial segments
• Develop & schedule web based educational resources, including webinar series for department, sales staff & customers
• Work with department manager & marketing manager to develop and coordinate media required for training resources
• Obtain and maintain Serv Safe TM Trainer Certification
• Coordinate & Conduct Serv Safe TM & In-Service Educational Programs for customers
• Coordinate & Conduct FOCUS Performance Improvement Process with select customers
• Interact with Broker & Manufacturer Reps on product introductions & new trends to department customer base
• Interact with external resource providers to identify and implement customer solutions as requested
• Provide customer support as requested including coordination of menu & dietary systems support
• Overnight travel required as needed to maintain business relationships and conduct business reviews with potential customers

• Outside Sales Experience preferred
• Serv Safe TM Trainer Certification Required
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to express Ben E Keith’s total value program to prospects, customers, sales staff & trainees
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access
• Ability to learn and work in Ben
  
  E. Keith systems such as KBIT & GUI, Explorer & Outlook
• Ability to work in a team environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• College degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

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E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor