New Business Manager - Bensenville, United States - US Foods, Inc.
Description
Develop a sound business plan to capture and penetrate market share within the division's footprint, focusing on Division customers with sales potential > $0.5m annually.
Responsible for producing new account revenue in line with current organization and individual targets and quotas (minimum of $2 million in first year, $6 million annually in following years), or annual target agreed with Division President and VP Sales.
Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focus on (1) opening highest potential new accounts, (2) sales dollars, and (3) gross profit dollars of all new accounts.
Responsible for sourcing, pursuing, securing and developing highest potential new business that can be transitioned to a Territory Manager (TM) in order to achieve annual sales and profit operating plans; maintain a pipeline of new, emerging high potential clients.
Research potential customer requirements, menu design, business size, current suppliers, etc.; analyze current trends within the market and remain informed of market conditions, product innovations, competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers, along with new menu ideas and products, as part of value-added services provided.
Work with Category and Segment Specialists to create order-guide/pricing for prospective accounts; develop and present compelling offering to prospective accounts.
Maintain full understanding of company IT tools to identify high potential opportunities and update progress; utilize Company-approved data base for lead generation; communicate with District Sales Managers on field intelligence and observations.
Visit customers, understand concerns and change offerings, pricing as required; maintain contact with new accounts as required; conduct Customer Business Review (CBRs) with critical customers upon request.
Maintain ongoing relationships with key decision makers; leverage industry contacts to "follow" decision makers as they moveAttend sales meetings, food shows, and vendor, marketing and industry events to network with prospective accounts
Share skills and experience with TMs in at - 2 sales meetings/year i.e. how to on-board, do account research, penetration, warming and closing techniques
Other duties assigned by manager.
Education/Training:
High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Related Experience:
Must possess a minimum of 3 years sales experience required
Minimum 3 years of 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.
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.
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.
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