DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-BON APPETIT (REMOTE-NORTHEAST)

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job Summary:As the Regional Sales Director for Bon Appétit, you report to the Regional Vice President of Sales at Compass Group and are responsible for profitable market growth through new opportunities for Bon Appétit within the Higher Education market. Selling the premier brand Bon Appétit, the candidate will be based in a major metropolitan city within the Northeast but with a national territory. The position offers a base salary and commission. Benefits include: retirement & savings account, expense account, annual Sales Excellence trip (all-expenses-paid trip with guest to lavish resorts), company-provided vehicle and paid vacation. Come join us for an unparalleled career opportunity and the best work family anywhere!

Responsibilities

  • Build strategic relationships in a 12+ month, complex sales process
  • Cold call, prospect, network and develop new and existing markets
  • Communicate effectively in various formats (written and oral) with key stakeholders
  • Develop winning sales proposals and respond to complex RFPs in collaboration with our operating partners and proposal development resources
  • Identify necessary support resources to successfully close new business
  • Learn and follow the Compass Sales Process
  • Exceed annual new business target/quota
  • This position entails up to 65% travel within the territory

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Computer skills including CRM, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
  • 5+ years sales experience; preferred focus on 80% minimum new business (new client) focus
  • A track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales quotas and targets over time
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Strong time management and territory development skills
  • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
  • High energy level, positive attitude and overall likeability
  • Strong executive presence, and the ability to progress further in the organization
  • High degree of personal accountability and integrity with emphasis on emotional intelligence

Nice-to-haves

  • Authentic new business hunter with experience in the higher education sector preferred
  • Preference for candidates that are inspired by the Bon Appétit brand and its purpose to create \"Food Service for a Sustainable Future\"
  • Preference for candidates who can effectively articulate the value of this

Benefits

  • retirement & savings account
  • expense account
  • annual Sales Excellence trip (all-expenses-paid trip with guest to lavish resorts)
  • company-provided vehicle
  • paid vacation
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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