Regional Business Development Manager

International Search Consultants; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Wellness incentives

Employee discount program

Job summary

International Search Consultants seeks an experienced Regional Business Development Manager to drive profitable growth and expand key customer relationships across assigned territories in the U.S. This role focuses on new business development, account management, and working independently in a customer-centric environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sales or related roles, strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% including overnight trips.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales, account management, business development, or related experience.
• Proven success meeting sales goals and growing customer relationships.
• Proficiency with CRM, Microsoft Office, and sales reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50% (including overnight).

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth through new business and account expansion.
• Grow customer partnerships across retail, distribution, foodservice, and produce channels.
• Build a strong pipeline through prospecting and market development.
• Manage sales targets, forecasts, reporting, and CRM activity.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams and represent the organization at customer and industry events.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic selling

Business development

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Sales reporting tools

Job description

Multiple Locations: Florida | Texas | Tennessee | North Carolina

ISC's team of Sales Recruiters is partnering with an established, family-owned leader in the fresh produce and agriculture industry is seeking experienced Regional Business Development Managers to drive profitable growth, expand key customer relationships, and develop new business across assigned territories.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven B2B sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new accounts, and working independently in a highly customer-focused environment.

Regional Business Development Manager - What You'll Do

• Drive regional sales growth through new business and account expansion.
• Grow customer partnerships across retail, distribution, foodservice, and produce channels.
• Build a strong pipeline through prospecting and market development.
• Manage sales targets, forecasts, reporting, and CRM activity.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams and represent the organization at customer and industry events.

Regional Business Development Manager - What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of sales, account management, business development, or related experience.
• Proven success meeting sales goals and growing customer relationships.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Solid business acumen in pricing, margins, forecasting, and market trends.
• Proficiency with CRM, Microsoft Office, and sales reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Regional Business Development Manager - Preferred Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Fresh produce, agriculture, foodservice, grocery, or related industry experience.
• Experience selling to retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, or produce partners.
• Knowledge of produce, seasonality, supply capabilities, and purchasing cycles.
• Experience with customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

Regional Business Development Manager - The Ideal Candidate

Self-motivated, results-driven, organized, and collaborative, with a strong ability to build lasting customer relationships.

Regional Business Development Manager - Compensation

Bonus: $10,000+ with no cap, based on performance

Regional Business Development Manager - Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Wellness incentives
• Teladoc and healthcare concierge support
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Legal/identity-theft protection
• Employee discount program