Strategic B2B Growth Specialist

Sysco Corp.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Business Developer to drive new customer growth and retention. The role reports to the Vice President of Sales and collaborates with the Sales Manager and outside sales team to expand high-value accounts.

The position emphasizes researching target customers, creating marketable items, and promoting promotions at events to strengthen customer relationships and drive revenue.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Five years of produce experience required.
• Working knowledge of a distribution warehouse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and approach new target customers aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with merchandising to create or bring in new items.
• Create marketing materials and introduce new items to customers.
• Ride-alongs to assist in closing new accounts and penetrating existing ones.
• Follow up on visits with sales and marketing teams.
• Promote programs and customer support through external events.
• Maintain strong cross-department relationships to solve problems.
• Support inter-department communication to satisfy customer needs.
• Attend sales meetings as required.

Skills

Good Communicator

Organized

Independent-minded

Strategic thinker

Microsoft Office

Outlook

AS400 experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AS400

Job description

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Business Developer to drive new customer growth and retention. The role reports to the Vice President of Sales and collaborates with the Sales Manager and outside sales team to expand high-value accounts.

The position emphasizes researching target customers, creating marketable items, and promoting promotions at events to strengthen customer relationships and drive revenue.