Senior Vice President Business Development
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic and talented SVP Business Development to identify, pursue and grow new client businesses from the competition, or that cross multiple channels, those currently going to market direct, as well as working with the Client Services group to identify and pursue white space opportunities from existing clients. This position will create the strategy to secure these new revenue streams. This role will have responsibility for initiating interest on behalf of the perspective clients and setting up related meetings. The incumbent will lead a team of select specialists dedicated to the completion of RFI’s, RFP’s, associated interview presentations and the growth of new revenue streams. This position will work in close co-operation and co-ordination of the Account/Client Services leaders and teams, and it will be an important component to the success of driving growth. Additionally, this position has responsibility for holding a team accountable, hiring, motivating, leading, and developing direct reports.
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The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The SVP Business Development is responsible for identifying, pursuing and growing new client businesses from the competition, or that cross multiple channels, those currently going to market direct, as well as working with the Client Services group to identify and pursue white space opportunities from existing clients. This position will create the strategy to secure these new revenue streams. This role will have responsibility for initiating interest on behalf of the perspective clients and setting up related meetings. The incumbent will lead a team of select specialists dedicated to the completion of RFP’s, associated interview presentations and the growth of new revenue streams. This position will work in close co-operation and co-ordination of the Account/Client Services leaders and teams, and it will be an important component to the success of driving growth. Additionally, this position has responsibility for holding a team accountable, hiring, motivating, leading and developing direct reports and subordinates.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Own and Drive Revenue Growth
People Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties or functions of this job
Travel up to 75%
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred): MBA Degree or equivalent experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Field / Reps Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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