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Buyers Edge Platform · 10 hours ago

Business Development Director

Buyers Edge Platform is focused on redefining cost reduction and profit optimization in the food service industry. The Business Development Director will identify and secure new business opportunities, particularly with chain restaurant clients, while driving revenue growth and market expansion.

Food DeliveryHospitalitySaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings, conduct intro/follow-up calls and hold face to face meetings, and produce paperwork for signature
Schedule and run webinars
Research prospective accounts in targeted markets; identify, pursue, and qualify good, new leads
Follow through to a successful agreement
Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts, and which market strategies can be used to attract clients
Increase the value of current customers while attracting new ones
Find and develop new markets and improve sales
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events
Collaborate with support and sales teams to ensure that requirements are met
Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area you have been assigned
Develop quotes and proposals for clients
Develop goals and ensure they are met
Major focus will be new business for all sectors of the platform
Keeps all potential and current client/lead information current using CRM
Makes sure sufficient research is done before engaging
Takes potential new clients through paperwork, in an effort to expedite the close; organize and submit paperwork

Qualification

Restaurant sales experienceClient acquisitionRelationship managementCRM proficiencySales strategy developmentCommunication skillsDetail orientedOrganizational skillsFlexibilityTeam collaboration

Required

3+ years of Restaurant/foodservice sales experience
Ability to travel at least 25% of the time
Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry, and positioning
Efficient, detail oriented, and well organized
Have strong communication and relationship management skills
Excel in explaining complex information in ways that are easy to understand
Want to be part of a small team that's motivated by helping others and serving the best interests of our clients
Like to work hard and have a thirst for knowledge with a 'do what it takes' attitude
Are flexible and thrive in fast-paced work environments
Aspire to a successful career in the foodservice industry
Crave an environment where you can develop professionally and personally
Valid and unrestricted driver's license

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO policy

Company

Buyers Edge Platform

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Buyers Edge Platform is a data-driven supply chain, contracting, and purchasing partner in the food service industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$425M
Key Investors
General AtlanticBregal Sagemount
2024-04-08Private Equity· $425M
2019-07-08Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Sean Lee
Chief Financial Officer
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Jaime Selga
President - Middle East, Africa, Asia
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