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Business Development Manager - Management Groups - GWW - US
Carol Stream, Illinois
Overview
Your sales career is ready for more. That’s exactly what you will find on the Sysco sales team. In an environment built around collaboration and support, you’ll help feed people everywhere while making your mark with the world’s leader in food distribution. Want to take your career to the next level? Dig in.
- Full time
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Carol Stream, IL
- $118,100.00 - $177,100.00
Business Development Manager - Management Groups - GWW - US
Guest Worldwide - Carol Stream - IL
Employment Type Full time
Company name US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLCCompensation $118,100.00 - $177,100.00
Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
Job Profile Summary This position is primarily focused on generating revenue from the acquisition of new mid-size hotel group accounts. Sales targets are determined by a set of criteria established and assigned by sales management. The utilization of strategic and diligent prospecting along with disciplined planning, excellent relationship building and closing skills is essential to consistently develop a successful pipeline of new account revenue. Collaboration with the Guest Supply virtual and field sales team(s) will also be key in maximizing results. This position will primarily work from a remote home environment and will include travel to prospective accounts, client meetings, company events, and trade shows. Scope of responsibility includes prospective accounts in multiple states and may include travel up to 40% of the time.
Description
Who We Are:
Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com
Position Purpose:
This position is primarily focused on generating revenue from the acquisition of new mid-size hotel group accounts. Sales targets are determined by a set of criteria established and assigned by sales management. The utilization of strategic and diligent prospecting along with disciplined planning, excellent relationship building and closing skills is essential to consistently develop a successful pipeline of new account revenue. Collaboration with the Guest Supply virtual and field sales team(s) will also be key in maximizing results.
This position will primarily work from a remote home environment and will include travel to prospective accounts, client meetings, company events, and trade shows. Scope of responsibility includes prospective accounts in multiple states and may include travel up to 40% of the time.
Primary Responsibilities:
New business acquisition
Generates revenue from new accounts within mid-size hotel groups to meet or exceed the sales target determined for the region.
Development of an overall new business development plan and strategy that identifies the customers and products needed to deliver against sales targets (assigned sales goals and metrics).
Identifies prospects and leads from a variety of sources, and vets them appropriately to maintain a robust sales pipeline.
Gather relevant information about accounts to be used in the selling process.
Collaborates with internal partners to customize solutions for successful new account acquisition.
Prepare presentations, negotiate/quote pricing and contract terms in collaboration with internal partners within the organization.
Manages the onboarding of new customers to effectively transition from prospect to customer.
Existing Account Management
Partner with Sales Consultants to conduct account reviews.
Maintain and strengthen relationships at multiple levels of the decision-making hierarchy.
Collaborates with field, virtual, and corporate accounts teams to establish and extend contractual terms, maximize category penetration, resolve issues, support initiatives such as group-wide property improvements, and new hotel openings/conversions.
Participate in regional and district meetings to support the territory sales team.
Participate as needed at Trade Shows and Company Events.
Uses a CRM system to promptly and accurately document sales activities, keep track of plans, pipeline development, and progress of prospective opportunities.
Generates reports and analytics to identify category opportunities, pricing strategies, corporate compliance, and progress towards revenue goals and objectives.
Participates on project teams, communicates cross-functionally with internal departments, and performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality preferred
Experience:
Minimum five years of successful sales experience
Minimum of two years of sales experience focused on New Business Development/New Account Acquisition
Experience with business travel and tradeshow representation
Skills:
Strong Professional telephone presence
Polished professional presence and demeanor
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proven relationship builder who proactively initiates connections with key stakeholders and team members
Ability to present information to multiple levels of decision makers effectively
Strong negotiation skills
Resilient and persistent with a hunter’s mentality and strong new business development orientation
Ability to make decisions, exercise good judgement and work with limited supervision
Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) as well as CRM (Salesforce.com) and analytical tools (Phocas, etc.).
Demonstrated success driving results, meeting deadlines, and achieving goals and objectives
Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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Success Profile
We are seeking a Sales team member demonstrates the following qualities.
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Flexible
- Self Starter
- Results Driven
- Trustworthy
Why Sysco Sales?
For one, the team behind you is unbeatable. We’re set up to help you thrive in every way. You’ll also represent the leading global brand, earn great benefits, and have real room to grow. Every day, you will pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
Career Path
There are many ways to grow your career with Sysco. Here is an example.
- Sales Consultant
- District Sales Manager
- Local Sales Director
- Region VP Sales
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Benefits
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Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
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Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
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Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
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Specialized sales training
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Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
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401(k) with automatic matching
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Comprehensive healthcare benefits
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