Strategic Produce Growth Specialist

Sysco Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corporation in Laurel, MD is seeking a Business Developer to drive new customer business and strengthen relationships with high-value accounts. Reporting to the VP of Sales, you will work with the Sales Manager and outside sales team to execute sales strategies and growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes independent research, market approach, cross-department collaboration, and participation in industry events to promote programs and solutions.

Qualifications

• Five years of produce experience required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Research and approach new target customers in line with company goals and sales strategies.
• Work with merchandising or value-added departments to bring in or create new items to market.
• Create marketing materials to focus on those items and introduce new items to customers.
• Ride-alongs with Mas to assist in closing new accounts and show new items.
• Follow up on visits with customers solo or with marketing staff.
• Promote programs and customer support through outside functions like food shows and farm markets.
• Maintain relationships with sales, value-added, and operations teams.
• Facilitate inter-departmental communication to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.
• Attend all sales meetings as required.

Skills

Good Communicator

Organized

Independent thinker

Strategic thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sysco Corporation in Laurel, MD is seeking a Business Developer to drive new customer business and strengthen relationships with high-value accounts. Reporting to the VP of Sales, you will work with the Sales Manager and outside sales team to execute sales strategies and growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes independent research, market approach, cross-department collaboration, and participation in industry events to promote programs and solutions.