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We are seeking a talented Senior Director of Business Development who will be responsible for the direction and management of sales and business development operations including presentation and Request For Proposal (RFP) development, market competitiveness, pricing, and ROI value creation tools as well as overall growth strategies. This is a high visibility position requiring strong leadership skills.\nTake this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!\nWhat we offer:\nFull-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)\n401(k) with company match\nTraining and Career Development\nGenerous Paid Time-Off \nResponsibilities:\nPotential to manage people, including individuals up to the Director level.\nTravel requirements will vary month to month; candidates must be willing and able to travel on short notice, with travel expectations ranging from up to 50-75% during any given month.\nWork extensively with appropriate customer teams within the Company to develop leads and appointments with customers.\nDevelop and coordinate the objectives of the overall business development plan with all of the functional departments of the company as necessary.\nGenerate new business opportunities within key target customers and develop long-term relationships with key customer/clients.\nDevelop and deliver sales presentations and prepare and answer RFP questions using knowledge of the competitive landscape.\nWork closely with the EVP Client Service, other client service leaders, and respective teams, as appropriate, to ensure customer expectations are met and overall business plans and strategies are achieved.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience\n8+ years of experience in major account sales development/sales management/marketing within the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry\nWorking knowledge of syndicated data (IRI, Neilsen, Spectra, etc.)\nSkill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating the performance\nDemonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership\nGood interpersonal and team building skills\nJob Will Remain Open Until Filled\nResponsibilities\nThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.\nPosition Summary\nThe Senior Director of Business Development will be responsible for the direction and management of sales and business development operations including presentation and RFP development, market competitiveness, pricing, and ROI value creation tools as well as overall growth strategies. This is a high visibility position requiring strong leadership skills.\n\nEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities\nExecution\nWill manage people- including at least one Director of Business Development\nWill work extensively with appropriate Customer teams within the Company to develop Leads and appointments with customers\nWill work independently to generate own leads within key target customers\nWill develop long term relationships within key customer/client targets\nWill develop and deliver sales and capabilities presentations, prepare and answer RFP’s and have a clear understanding of the competitive landscape\nWill work closely with the VP of Business Development/ VP of Operations (and respective teams as appropriate) to ensure that our customer’s expectations are met and overall business plans and strategies are achieved\nWill be an ambassador and role model for the division and will continually deliver the “customer first” philosophy\nWill quantify each potential new business opportunity in respect to revenue and profitability in conjunction with Operations and Finance\nPlanning\nWill coordinate objectives of the overall business development plan with all of the functional department of the company as necessary\nWill lead the development and implementation of an overall business development marketing strategy, including competitive analysis, obtaining approval from Senior Mgt team\nWill prepare at least monthly and quarterly updates to the plan and report back to VP Client Business Development/ Management team\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nDirect Reports\nHires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources\nIndirect Reports\nMay delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports\nTravel and/or Driving Requirements\nTravel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job\nTravel up to 20%\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience\nField of Study/Area of Experience\n8+ years of experience in Sales Development/Sales Management/Marketing\nSkills, Knowledge and Abilities\nSkill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance\nDemonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership\nGood interpersonal skills\nTeam building Skills\nAbility to develop strategic plans to grow the business\nEnvironmental & Physical Requirements\nOffice / Sedentary Requirements\nIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.\nAdditional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions\nJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.\nImportant Information\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.\nThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. 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