Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Meat/Deli Industry)

At Advantage Solutions, we grow people, brands and businesses! The Business Development Manager (BDM) is a high visibility position responsible for providing top-notch account management to our best-in-class clients. The BDM will implement business development initiatives, grow and improve client relationship management generate successful sales growth. This position will place a strong emphasis on headquarter presentations and overall retailer growth strategies for our clients. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth. So, are you ready to use your recent meat/deli experience to help our clients grow? Then apply today for a chance to join the largest sales and marketing agency in North America, Advantage Solutions!

Responsibilities

• Achieve P&L targets; manage business for each client(s) assigned implement marketing strategies and analyze trends and results to achieve income and expense budget goals.
• Implement customer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions at retailer department.
• Own and drive revenue growth; identify opportunities, utilize forecasting methods and align business unit resources to secure those opportunities.
• Meet and/or exceed Clients’ goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume.
• Manage and maximize manufacturer marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years CPG headquarter sales experience in meat/deli industry a must!
• Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internal.
• Proven track record of project management executing grocery retailer promotional programs.
• Strong sales presentation, development and closing skills
• Working knowledge of syndicated data, forecasting and setting objectives.
• Outstanding written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions 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. Advantage Solutions 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.

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.