Business Development Manager

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bidfood Auckland South is seeking a Business Development Manager to shake things up across all categories in the hospitality sector. You will lead by influence, train account managers, and drive sales growth with a strong focus on customer engagement and stock planning.

You’ll analyse market data, coordinate promotions and events, and keep the team informed about pricing trends and product information to maximise market share and margins in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food service/hospitality industry.
• Ability to inspire and train others, strong leadership skills.
• Strong sales focus with data-driven approach to identify growth opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage stock and forecast needs.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead by influence; train and motivate account managers to execute sales strategy.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure top-notch service.
• Plan and coordinate promotions, tradeshows, and events to showcase products.
• Provide monthly sales analysis and identify growth opportunities for customers.
• Keep the team informed on market prices, trends, and new product information.
• Assist in stock management and forecasting to minimize stockouts.

Skills

Sales

Leadership

Training

Sales analytics

Stock management

Excel

Tools

Realtime

Houdini

Excel

Job description

Bidfood Auckland South is on the hunt for a Business Development Manager to shake things up across all categories! If you’re passionate about hospitality, love a fast-paced environment, and have a knack for sales, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As our Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind increasing our market share, sales, and margins in this exciting industry. Your mission? To inspire and influence our account managers with your expertise, guide them to deliver the best service to our customers, and grow Bidfood’s presence in the market.

What You'll Do:

Grow Sales & Market Share:

• Lead by Influence: Train, mentor, and motivate account managers to execute our sales strategy with flair.
• Customer Engagement: Maintain a regular call cycle to engage new and existing customers, ensuring they receive top-notch service.
• Promotions & Events: Plan and coordinate exciting promotional programs, tradeshows, and events that make our products shine.
• Analyze & Strategize: Provide monthly sales analysis, identifying growth opportunities and engagement strategies for new or inactive customers.
• Stay in the Know: Keep the team informed about market prices, trends, and new product info to stay ahead of the competition.
• Stock Management: Assist in managing stock levels and forecasting to minimize out-of-stock situations—because no one likes an empty pantry, fridge or bar!

Who You Are:

• You’re a sales dynamo with experience in the food service industry.
• You’ve got the skills to inspire and train others, making you a natural leader.
• You’re numbers-savvy, with the ability to analyze sales data and craft winning strategies.
• You know how to juggle multiple tasks, from managing stock levels to coordinating promotional activities.
• You’re tech-savvy, comfortable using tools like Realtime, Houdini, and Excel to keep things running smoothly.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of dynamic team in a company that’s always pushing the boundaries of the food and beverage industry.
• Competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in an industry you love.

Ready to mix things up with us?

If you’ve got the experience, passion, and drive to take Bidfood’s market presence to new heights, we’d love to hear from you.