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Midwest Foods

Business Development Associate

Midwest Foods, Kenosha, WI, United States


Job Details

Job Location
Edible Cuts Kenosha - Kenosha, WI

Description

Edible Cuts, Inc. is a growing food processing company located in Kenosha, WI that specializes in various cuts of fruits and vegetables and other fresh quality products. Whether it's pre-cut wholesale, retail, schools, hospitals, restaurants, or hotels, Edible Cuts provides the freshest products to every client. Our wide variety of offerings provide cost-effective options to a kitchen of any size. Edible Cuts is growing and we are currently hiring for Business Development Associates

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate, develop, and implement a strategic growth plan and professional goals.
  • Cultivate new business opportunities.
  • Retention of clients with ongoing purchases.
  • Increase customer penetration through a diverse group of clients by utilizing the company's portfolio of products and services.
  • Achieve competitive and financially sound business.
  • Drive a proactive approach to client engagement via solution-oriented practices.
  • Devote energy to building collaborative relationships with Midwest Foods's key stakeholders.
  • Learn and comprehend Midwest Foods's suite of product & services.
  • Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives.
  • Manage the full sales cycle.
  • Shepherd's client set up and acts as customer advocate for ongoing customer needs.
  • Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events.
  • Additional responsibilities as needed, pertaining to the job.
Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or 3 to five years of related professional experience in food/hospitality, service and/or sales.
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations that will attract profitable sales.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience in planning and implementing sales strategy.
  • Proven experience in customer relationship management.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
  • Proficient Microsoft Office packages.
  • Experience with CRM or any other cloud-based programs recommended.
  • Tech savvy and is up to date with current marketing strategies utilizing social media outlets and trends.
Benefits:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401-k with employer match
  • Vacation and PTO/sick days
  • Mileage
  • Cell phone, laptop, and other duty related equipment

Compensation: includes salary plus commission/bonuses. Time of hire negotiated base salary.