Business Development Representative (Open to remote)

cargill•Shorewood, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Business Development Representative will contribute to increasing sales and revenue from new and existing market segments and channels. In this role, you will help shape business expansion strategies and provide input into the company's annual business development plans to reach objectives and revenue. The Business Development Rep will develop ways to increase sales and revenue from new customers in existing market segments and channels. In this role, you will develop and implement business plans, work cross functionally with marketing and technical teams, build new and nurture existing relationships to reach objectives and revenue goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum requirement of 3 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 4 years or more of relevant experience.
Ability and willingness to travel overnight up to 25%
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Package

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, technical service or business development in the food & beverage industry focused on food ingredients.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with category marketing and R&D tags to understand business requirements and market needs.
Pursue new market segments and opportunities for business development, calculating return and investment. With guidance, prioritize pipeline development activities and set revenue targets.
Monitor market development activities to align with company business goals. Ensure sales, marketing strategies and tactics utilized by the business are effectively aligned. Recommend adaptations and changes to the strategy as appropriate.
Nurture a small set of existing accounts to maintain and grow the business.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned