Business Development Partner

Coca Colahighcountry; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401K with match

Product discounts

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is seeking a Business Development Partner in the United States to lead On-Premises sales initiatives. You will collaborate with Sales Centers to plan, implement, and coordinate activities, expand markets, and craft long-term revenue growth strategies across products and distribution channels.

The role emphasizes leadership, relationship building, and data-driven decision making, with a broad scope across hospitality, retail, and institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Sales, Marketing, or Business.
• 3-5 years of sales management experience, preferably in beverage.
• Proven track record in building and retaining business.
• Strong ability to develop accounts and negotiate deals.
• Experience with margin, pricing, and distribution strategy.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue through volume and pricing strategies.
• Increase gross profit via product mix and cost controls.
• Coach staff to develop accounts through calls and visits.
• Develop long-term strategic plan for On-Premises growth.
• Prescreen and qualify volume needs for equipment placement.
• Coordinate with Sales Center management and leadership.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Decision Making

Leadership

Planning & Organizing

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety & Security

Language (English)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales/Marketing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Margin Minder

Job description

Description

Coca-Cola, with its many brands, has been recognized and enjoyed by people around the world for over a century. Founded in 1956, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Every day we honor our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect through encouraging our team members to develop, grow and serve. Together we become more effective and productive… in life and work.

Refresh your career and join us in refreshing the world!

• Salary for the Business Development Partner role is approximately $65,000 a year depending on experience.
• Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision!
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees
• 401K With Employee Match
• Product Discounts
• Much more!

What will you do as a Business Development Partner?

As a part of the Corporate On-Premises sales team, the Business Development Partner is responsible for working with Sales Center management teams to plan, implement, and coordinate sales activities within the Company’s On-Premises business as a whole. The Business Development Partner will assist our sales centers in expanding sales and marketing efforts of existing and new markets. The Business Development Partner will also work with sales center management teams to develop a long-term strategic business plan for revenue growth, increased gross profit, pricing, products and distribution methods. The Business Development Partner is responsible for all aspects of the corporate On-Premises business including growth of the customer base, training and development of people, and bottom-line profitability.

Key On-Premises business segments include professional services, fine dining and casual & family restaurants, hotels & conference centers, coffee shops, resorts and clubs, healthcare, military and corrections facilities, cafeterias, retirement centers and colleges & universities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grow revenue through volume and net pricing.
• Grow gross profit through product mix, reduced cost of goods, volume, and net pricing.
• Train team members to develop accounts through cold calling and existing customer visits to determine beverage needs, identify new opportunities and grow key accounts.
• Develop long-term strategic plan for On-Premises business including products, pricing, distribution methods and continued growth of customer base.
• Train team members to prescreen, quantify and qualify the volume requirements for equipment placement using the Return on Investment (ROI) tool.
• Help our teams to solve customer issues concerning sales and customer service, ensuring excellent customer service and account management to new and existing clientele.
• Train team members to coordinate with the Equipment Service Department and customers on equipment installation.
• Train and develop sales team at all locations to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the On-Premises business, how to identify leads and determine customer needs and how to negotiate and close deals.
• Work with our sales teams to track usage and customer volumes; and review and analyze sales performance against programs, quotas and business plans to determine effectiveness.
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Establish marketplace execution and distribution standards in line with Company overall standards and ensure training and development of sales teams in successful marketplace execution and distribution.
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry leaders and key strategic partners.
• Keep up to date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Work with leadership team to continuously foster a positive work environment, develop employee incentive programs and establish the organization as a premier employer.
• Conform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication - Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.
• Decision Making - Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Delegation - Ability to delegate work, give authority to work independently, set expectations and monitor delegated activities.
• Enthusiasm - Ability to bring energy to the day to day as well as long-term tasks and plans with an on-going drive for success and desire to be industry best.
• Judgment - Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Leadership - Ability to recruit, inspire and motivate others to perform well; accept feedback.
• Planning & Organizing - Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Teamwork - Ability to promote a team environment both inside and outside of the sales department; ensuring each team member believes they have a special job that must get completed in order for the selling system to work.
• Reliability - Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Quality Management - Demonstrate commitment to improve and promote quality in all operating areas.
• Safety & Security - Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Language - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Fluent in English
• Reasoning - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables and situations.
• Professionalism - Outgoing, positive and professional attitude, demeanor and appearance and ability to incorporate community and professional involvement.
• Driving Record - Must have clean driving record.
• Honesty, Integrity, Trust & Respect - Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with management team to ensure appropriate handling of personnel matters including hiring for open positions, evaluating performance, and taking appropriate actions in the event of under-performance.
• Provide strategic leadership and build capability through coaching and development on the company’s overall business model, goals and objectives.
• Include management staff in planning, decision-making, and process improvement.
• Identify and mitigate potential personnel risks.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years sales management experience, preferably in the beverage market and/or route distribution.
• Proven track record of building and retaining business through selling, account management and excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to build accounts in a given territory through cold calling, lead generation, professional presentation style and negotiating and closing deals.
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Margin Minder (or comparable program) and compiling information that will assist selling teams preferred.
• Above-average math skills and ability to figure commissions, profits, margins, retails, and financials are critical to managing this business.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work in an office environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; may utilize a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.
• Work involves walking, talking and hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus when using computer terminal.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately noisy due to manufacturing and/or warehousing equipment in operation.
• Must be willing to travel to other company locations approximately 50% and attend out-of-town training and/or seminars.

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High country is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, requires pre-employment drug testing for all applicable positions and adheres to an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace.