Business Development Manager

Bidfood; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Auckland South is seeking a Business Development Manager to shake things up across all categories. The role drives growth, mentors account managers and grows market share in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will plan promotions, coordinate events and analyse monthly sales data to identify opportunities, while monitoring market trends and stock levels to prevent shortages. A proactive leader and data-driven thinker will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food service industry is required.
• Ability to train and lead account managers.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Capable of coordinating promotions, events and stock planning.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and market share by leading the sales strategy.
• Train, mentor and motivate account managers to perform.
• Maintain regular engagement with customers and promotions.
• Plan and coordinate promotional programs, tradeshows and events.
• Provide monthly sales analysis and identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor market prices, trends and new product information.
• Assist in stock forecasting to minimize stockouts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Data analysis

Stock forecasting

Tech-savvy

Tools

Excel

Realtime

Houdini

Job description

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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:

Boost our sales and margins, making Bidfood the top choice for our customers.

• 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.