Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist Role Description

The Business Development Specialist (BDS) will primarily be responsible for enhancing field execution in the Independent, Grocery and Mass Merchandising channels. This person will be responsible for calling on store level management to develop business with new accounts and secure display locations for Calypso products. The BDS will report and work closely with the Metro NY to the Region Sales Manager.

The BDS must have the ability to frequently work independently. In order to ensure execution of sales efforts, the BDS must utilize effective planning and communication across multiple channels, distributors, customer types, and departments within the organization. Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and will utilize creative ideas to grow the business and achieve ambitious, yet attainable, weekly and annual goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account sales plans to achieve new distribution and volume objectives.
• Drive cold availability within region by meeting cooler placement objectives.
• Work closely with Distributor teams to ensure account activity is executed and maintained; high ability to effectively communicate and consistently follow up until actions are achieved.
• Utilize Repsly to record daily sales activity as well as maintain accurate account information.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and distributor partners.
• Prepare business reviews to summarize performance.
• Communicate to Sales Leadership Team on market trends, frontline needs, and personal recommendations that will contribute to sales growth/distributor effectiveness.