Business Development Manager

Cozzini Bros., Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) match

Vision and Dental

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Zusammenfassung

Cozzini Bros., Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand our market in the Knoxville area and beyond. You will build relationships with commercial kitchens, close new accounts, and drive revenue growth with an aggressive commission plan.

You will undergo structured onboarding including field training, peer shadowing, and Cozzini University training to master our sales process and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in the foodservice industry.
• Proven field sales/B2B experience.
• CRM experience (Salesforce) preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and target-driven.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Coachable team player with a competitive edge.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background/drug checks.

Aufgaben

• Execute 15+ in-person sales contacts daily (≈70 per week).
• Leave a minimum of 8 knife trials with prospects weekly.
• Acquire at least 5 new customers weekly through various outreach methods.
• Upsell 4+ new opportunities within existing accounts (e.g., can openers, blades).
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records and inventory of sales knives.
• Collaborate with service and support teams; perform duties safely in kitchens.
• Drive company vehicle and maintain fleet responsibility.

Kenntnisse

Foodservice experience

Field sales

Salesforce CRM

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Competitive mindset

Driver's license

Bilingual bonus

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Cozzini Bros., (www.cozzinibros.com) is America's #1 commercial knife rental and sharpening service. Our customers include some of the largest and most recognizable restaurants and grocery chains in the United States as well as local independent businesses.

At Cozzini Bros., we are on a mission to exponentially grow our market share nationwide. As a result, we are seeking a Business Development Manager, executing an individual contributor role, to develop our presence in the market. We are looking for experienced and talented sales professionals to build relationships with commercial kitchens in their assigned territory and to close new accounts.

Onboarding and the road to success with Cozzini Bros. includes:

• Week one: Field training with the Regional Sales Manager that includes systems training, product knowledge training, active prospecting and closing new customers. Additionally, a ride along with our Delivery Drivers to witness first hand the value we bring to a commercial kitchen.
• Week two: Peer to peer training with a top-performing Business Development Manager. You will get to shadow the very best of Cozzini to see the playbook executed at the highest level.
• Week three: Working in your home market actively executing the playbook with the Regional Sales Manager on your wing.
• Week four: We fly you to Chicago to attend Cozzini University! One week of in- depth classroom and hands on training about our sales process, product knowledge, and cross-departmental collaboration.

As a Cozzini Bros. Business Development Manager you will have unlimited potential. We offer a competitive base salary and an aggressive commission plan,

including guaranteed commission during your onboarding and four week training. You will also be provided with every tool needed to be successful.

• Company iPhone + iPad
• Company vehicle
• Inventory of blades and knives to set up new accounts and leave samples during the sales process

Are you highly motivated and target-driven?

Are you familiar with being inside restaurant / commercial kitchens? Are you a champion at building and maintaining a sales funnel?

Do you possess impeccable time management and decision-making skills? Do you love being out in the field talking to people and making cold calls? We want to meet you!

Requirements

Key job responsibilities:

• Executing 15+ in-person sales contacts every day / 70 each week
• Leaving a minimum of 8 knife trials with prospective customers each week
• Establishing a minimum of 5 new customers each week through cold calling, networking, social media prospecting, and lead execution
• Establish a minimum of 4 new upsells within existing accounts, focusing on programs such as can openers, slicer blades, and food processing blades.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records in Salesforce
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of sales knives
• Working effectively with all Cozzini Bros. service and support team members
• Performing all duties safely (knife handling, operating company vehicles, and being inside commercial kitchens)
• Maintaining the Cozzini Bros. company vehicle

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Exposure or experience in the foodservice industry
• A successful background in a remote field sales/business development role
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus)
• Highly motivated, target-driven with a proven track record
• Highly competitive, a "refuse to lose" mentality.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Coachable team players
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet pre-employment and periodic MVR requirements (as outlined in Cozzini Bros. Fleet Safety Program).
• Pass background screen and drug test
• Possess the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is not required, but a big plus

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary, UNCAPPED commissions, and bonus opportunities
• 401(k) w/ employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision and Dental
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Supplemental pay types:
• Commission
• Bonus Experience:
• Outside sales: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
• Driver's license (Required)

Work Location:

Field

Type:

Full-time