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US Foods Business Development Manager, Stock Yards (Remote Region Based - Great Plains/Kansas City) in Lenexa, Kansas
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Lead Intra growth of Stock Yards sales. Provides strategic support to Territory Managers by capturing and penetrating high potential growth opportunities and developing Market Share.-Execute agreed Stock Yards Area Growth Plan. Optimize order logistics and balance JIT vs Stock.
Flexible Work Policy: The Business Development Manager p osition has been segmented as Remote Region-based meaning the work is completed 100% remote/virtual within the Region the position supports (Great Plains/KS). One must travel to multiple sites as needed and live within the assigned Region or a bordering state of the physical location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a sound business plan to capture and penetrate market share within designated area/region. Responsible for producing new account revenue in line with organization and individual targets.
Manage multi- site relationships including Sellers/Sales Leaders, COMs.
Assist with SKU rationalization and assortment. Assortment work includes managing our Stock vs JIT portfolio.
Responsible for pursuing, securing and developing high potential new business that can be transitioned to Territory Managers (TM’s) in order to achieve annual sales and profit plans.
Implement specific initiatives to promote growth of new product lines and drive conversion of competitive offerings.
Provide targeted COP training for TM’s,
Support Product conversions and promote by-product conversions.
Work with region category management and marketing teams to promote marketing activities for internal and external customers.
Work with Area Pricing Manager on Pricing (Customer Contract)
Conduct SY Business Review with Area Leadership.
Responsible for largest opportunities (MDA type of customers)
50% Travel Required
Actively participate in and leverage SOUS.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Related Experience: Minimum of 3 years sales experience required, specifically in COP; Minimum 5 years’ experience opening accounts greater than $0.5M, preferably in foodservice industry; exceptional sales and interpersonal skills and proven ability to warm, convert, and close high-potential new street accounts required. Overnight travel may be required to participate in trainings, meetings, or other company events. Must possess a valid US Driver’s license.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required, as well as strong interpersonal skills and ability to successfully build relationships internally and externally, leveraging relations to achieve business goals.
• Able to present in front of large groups of people utilizing creative presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, results-driven and able to work autonomously; detail-oriented, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
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