Business Development Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee and Family Assistance

Job summary

Sysco Regina is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to execute a robust new business plan aligned with regional financial goals. You will collaborate with regional leaders to craft a data-driven strategy, prioritize opportunities via analytics, and coordinate local proposals to win key contracts.

You will build cross-functional relationships, leverage brokers and distributors, and track activities in Salesforce while traveling up to 80% to meet client needs and expand market presence

Qualifications

• Five or more years of sales experience in foodservice or related industries.
• CPSA designation preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to translate information into profit and loss, cost, and expense insights.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and drive to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the agreed-upon new business plan aligned with regional goals.
• Develop a comprehensive business development strategy with regional sales leaders.
• Prioritize opportunities using advanced analytics insights.
• Coordinate local contract proposals to meet client needs and objectives.
• Build trust with brokers, distributors and foodservice peers to expand sales.
• Record activities in Salesforce and monitor weekly/monthly targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CRM tools

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary education

CPSA designation

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

## Business Development ManagerApply: Sysco Regina: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R229373**JOB DESCRIPTION****Role Responsibilities:*** Deliver the agreed upon new business plan in alignment with the district and/or region’s financial goals* Work with the regional sales leaders on the development of a comprehensive business development strategy* Leverage advanced analytics insights to prioritize opportunities and develop business development strategy* Responsible to prioritize intel opportunities being recommended by other sales team members (processed through Sysco Salesforce platform with leadership approval)* Accountable to build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities identified by advanced analytics* Leverage the expertise and skills of a cross-functional sales team to quickly address prospects’ unique concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles* Coordinate the proposal process for local contracts that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives* Collaborate with sales team to expand business development efforts, including assisting other sales team members secure key accounts in efforts to achieve annual profit plan* Review weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is needed* Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position Sysco for increased effectiveness in securing new business* Develop strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, and foodservice industry peers* Record data and activity on prospect accounts within Sysco Salesforce platform* Identify opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in sales* Present to and consult with senior level management on trends in the foodservice industry* Attend sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. and provide feedback* Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.* Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.* Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):*** Minimum of five (5+) years’ work experience in a sales role with a proven track record, experience in food services industry is an asset* Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent experience, CPSA designation is preferred* Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data* Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio* Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans* Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders* Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams* Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts* Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth* Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)* Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers* Demonstrated experience with building trust with a prospective customer and securing new business* Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations* Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle may be required.* Travel approx. 80%Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.**COMPANY OVERVIEW**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainHere’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: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(\\*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.