Business development director expanding Sysco’s regional-chain sales across Canada. Leading strategic selling, customer growth, and the Business Development team for global foodservice distributor Sysco.
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with Sysco’s regional chain customers at head office level, with support for site-level operations
Drive sales, service quality, and profitability for Sysco’s Canadian operations
Work with Business Development Managers on regional chains expanding across regions or nationally
Build strategic sales plans and increase Sysco’s share of wallet across regional chain accounts
Drive annual realized and annualized sales targets, including new and lost-customer opportunities
Establish positive working relationships with departments across Canadian regions
Coordinate internal resources to achieve customer service and financial objectives
Provide value-added products, services, tools, and information to customers
Initiate business development opportunities and support retention after customer transfer
Collaborate with VP and Director stakeholders on prospect leads, development, and customer assignments
Use internal CRM tools, including 360, to manage contacts and track opportunities and results
Present selling environment and market trends to the Canadian senior leadership team
Use economic, financial, market, and industry metrics to improve business results and inform strategies
Lead and manage the Business Development team, including recruitment, coaching, performance management, talent development, CRM adoption, initiatives, engagement, scheduling, and administrative processes
Represent Sysco at industry events and participate in trade associations
Requirements
Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a business-related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum of five (5+) years’ work experience in a business development or sales role
Experience in the food service industry is an asset
Demonstrated ability to apply business financial knowledge to support growth and to provide meaningful analytics
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills using negotiation processes and gaining agreement of others
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor peers and associates
Formal presentation experience to small and large groups
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and reliable vehicle
Bilingualism considered an asset
Travel requirements of 0–25%
Benefits
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Voluntary Optional Insurance
Parental Leave Plan
Company Pension Plan
Group RRSP & TFSA
Employee and Family Assistance
Stock Purchase Plan
Maple Virtual Care
Unlimited on-line learning
Sysco product discounts
Preferred vendor discounts
Associate Resource Groups
Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities
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