Business Development Manager

Performance Food Group - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Des Moines, IA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more. This position offers growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and inclusive working environment, fostering a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. The role is responsible for generating and assisting with product sales by providing customers and potential customers with value-added services, exceptional customer service, and attention to customer profitability. The individual will solve service problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Analyzing work-related situations and making decisions effectively is crucial. The candidate should be knowledgeable of product information, industry trends, and related technology. This position functions as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Implement pricing strategies with customers to achieve an acceptable level of profit margin.
• Perform accurate data entry and report preparation in a timely manner.
• Meet financial sales goals.
• Increase business through a combination of account penetration and customer prospecting efforts.
• Ensure customers receive orders timely and accurately.
• Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties to effectively meet those needs.
• Implement efficient sales processes and procedures to meet customers' demands.
• Implement sales plans that recognize customer profitability issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 4-6 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors: Sales / Marketing or related area
• 6-10 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off