Get Fresh Produce has been in business since 1982 providing fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users in the Chicago area. We are currently accepting applications for a Business Development Manager to work at our Bartlett, Illinois main location. Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, and a stable work environment with a growing company.
As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for securing leads, generating new revenue, mentoring sales executives, and partnering with the Chief Revenue Officer to gain relationships and connections in the market.
Essential Functions:
- Generate Sales Leads
- Represent Get Fresh at Networking Events and Trade Shows
- Prospect new customers and opportunities.
- Expand revenue opportunities within existing customers.
- Keep up to date knowledge of the competitive landscape.
- Visit customers and build key relationships.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of products.
- Other role-specific duties as assigned.
- Maintain your CRM regularly.
Qualifications:
- Excellent telephone etiquette, written and verbal communication skills
- Relationship-building skills
- Highly organized and high attention to detail
- Minimum 10+ years of related experience preferably in Sales, preferably foodservice
- Legally able to work in the US
- Candidate must pass a pre-hire drug screen
- Able to speak and write fluently in English
- Bi-Lingual is preferred
- Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation
- Holidays are Mandatory
- Bartlett, IL location, this is an in-person position
- Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life)
- PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
- 401k
- Paid Holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- $60,000-$80,000 based on experience
- Monthly Commission Program
FreshEdge Mission, Vision and Values:
Mission – We provide customized fresh food solutions, premium products, and exceptional customer experiences through expertise and personal attention and care.
Vision – We strive to be the pre-eminent family of best-in-class fresh food companies driving success for our customers.
Values – We are customer-obsessed, passionate, innovative, relational, real, and ethical.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
