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Chicago Meat Authority · 9 hours ago

Business Development Representative - Portion Control

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is a forward thinking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items. They are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Representative to profitably grow their line by prospecting new distributors and maintaining relationships with key customers.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRecipesRestaurants

Responsibilities

Profitably grow the CMA line, including prospecting and opening new distributors, national accounts, and regional chain accounts

Work with current CMA key customers to ensure relationship building and support sales

Network within the industry to identify new business opportunities

Maintain accurate records on all contacts, including up to date information on business activity

Champion CMA as a partner and have the ability and talent to tell the CMA story

Represent CMA at trade shows and events with a well-prepared, well-displayed booth

Any and all duties as assigned

Qualification

Foodservice industry experienceAccount managementLead generationSales knowledgePC proficiencyCulinary skillsNetworking skillsOrganizational skills

Required

5 years + Foodservice industry experience

Must be able to demonstrate past account responsibilities and success with either top foodservice distributors, national accounts, and/or regional chains

Knowledge of the industry and sales in general

PC Proficient

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing or related field

Culinary skills