Regional Business Manager (New Business Development) - Seattle, Washington Regional Business Manager (New Business Development) - Seattle, Washington
About The Position
The Nestlé Professional Solutions at Nestlé USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life such as the workplace, restaurants, hotels, and your neighborhood College or University. Our portfolio of products and solutions includes beloved brands such as Stouffer's, Coffee mate, Nescafé, and Starbucks. With our extensive networks and industry knowledge, we offer unparalleled support and guidance to foodservice operators, ensuring their success in a competitive market. We strive to contribute to a healthier future by providing the finest ingredients and operational knowledge to every type of foodservice operation. The strength of our trusted brands is supported by a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to deepening their industry experience. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. Our employees thrive on opportunities to grow and develop within the food-service industry, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. The Regional Business Manager is responsible for driving new business development and achieving targeted operator sales across Nestlé Professional Solutions (NPS) culinary and beverage portfolio within key markets: Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. This role focuses heavily on acquiring new operator accounts while building a strong regional presence. Regional Business Managers are required to develop and implement annual business plans that are aligned overall business and customer (operator) strategies, to drive profitable sales objectives, with a focus on new business acquisition. This position is highly collaborative with internal NPS sales team members and externally with food brokers to achieve annual target. This role requires the ideal candidate to based in Seattle, Washington and will be traveling within the territory 40–60% of the time, depending on business needs.
Requirements
- 6+ years in direct outside sales, B2B or business development experience
- 6+ years’ experience in market planning, foodservice, hospitality, and/or beverage.
- 5+ years negotiating complex agreements
- Astute financial awareness, including P&L responsibility
- Experience creating profitable customer bids and business plans
- Ability to articulate business results with a deep knowledge the role has on the business
- Deep industry knowledge of key segments to include, but not limited to: Business & Industry, College & University, Healthcare, Lodging, Military, Travel, Restaurant, Retail and Grocery
Responsibilities
- Drive new business acquisition across the full culinary and beverage portfolio within the North and South Carolina territory.
- Align sales proposals and product solutions to the operational needs of targeted operators.
- Meet or exceed all defined sales performance objectives and key metrics for the assigned territory.
- Demonstrate transparency and accountability across all business activities, ensuring timely and accurate updates within Salesforce.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders to unlock new operator opportunities.
- Stay informed of all customer related developments including competitive activity, operational changes, financial shifts, and organizational updates.‑related developments including competitive activity, operational changes, financial shifts, and organizational updates.
- Translate strategic direction and category plans into actionable operator-level plans that drive incremental sales and territory growth.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with field sales, marketing, distribution, commercial development, and equipment/technical service teams to deliver best-in-class customer solutions.‑functionally with field sales, marketing, distribution, commercial development, and equipment/technical service teams to deliver best‑in‑class customer solutions.
- Lead execution of product priorities, new product introductions, and seasonal limited-time offers (LTOs).
- Negotiate and execute contract agreements and initiatives designed to win new operator business.
- Assess and recommend optimal annual operator trade spend; administer Exceedra contracts.
- Provide guidance to distributors on regional sales opportunities and ensure proper product stocking.
- Serve as a key resource to distributors headquartered within the Carolinas.
- Manage full sales pipeline with a focus on identifying gaps, evaluating opportunities, and implementing corrective action plans.
Benefits
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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