Business Development Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; three to five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, proof of auto insurance (SR-22 is not acceptable), and own means of reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be self-motivated, a self-starter, and able to work with very little direct supervision.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Prefer beverage sales and/or merchandising experience, knowledge of local market, customer service skills, and experience in the distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain influential relationships with Key Accounts.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all major competitors in the market, to include organization, selling strategies, major products, and competitive vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrate consultative sales abilities through successful presentations of product, promotion of new and existing portfolio items, and the expansion of business.
• Participate in sales meetings and on-site training to remain educated in company policy and industry trends/developments.
• Create, coordinate, and attend on-site promotional functions at established customer accounts (i.e. product launches and tastings).
• Research and recommend local marketing opportunities for key accounts.
• Stay current with brand knowledge and training specific to the brands carried by Odom.
• Work with and support the sales team as needed with flexibility and professionalism.

Benefits

• Up to 128 hours of Paid Time Off Annually to start (16 days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer match
• Competitive wages
• much more!