Director, Business Development — Frozen Food Sales (Remote)

Elior; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM for Accident/Critical-I

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trio-Community Meals seeks a Director of Business Development to drive new business for Traditions in a remote capacity. You will identify, qualify, and close opportunities, traveling 50–70% to nurture client relationships and lead a team approach with Operations and Finance.

The role focuses on expanding Frozen Food Sales, requires a proven hunter track record, and a willingness to travel within the territory to win new contracts in the food service sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in developing and delivering leads and prospects.
• Experience with RFP processes in private and government sectors.
• Strategic/Contract Services sales experience.
• Solid procurement/purchasing knowledge in government entities.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 60% travel.
• Superior communication, cooperation and organizational skills.
• Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Sales Plan with targets and timelines to reach new business goals.
• Build relationships with industry contacts via trade associations, state agencies, and organizations.
• Source new opportunities through inbound leads and outbound outreach.
• Plan and execute state shows, commodity shows, conferences, and related events.
• Improve sales through effective bid management of opportunities.
• Contribute to long- and short-term business goals.
• Manage costs and report monthly performance and regional bids.

Skills

Hunter mindset

New business development

RFP process knowledge

CRM proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Marketing or Management)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trio-Community Meals seeks a Director of Business Development to drive new business for Traditions in a remote capacity. You will identify, qualify, and close opportunities, traveling 50–70% to nurture client relationships and lead a team approach with Operations and Finance.

The role focuses on expanding Frozen Food Sales, requires a proven hunter track record, and a willingness to travel within the territory to win new contracts in the food service sector.