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Buyers Edge Platform: the leading foodservice Digital Procurement Network, powered by data, software, and collaboration.
Director of Market Development
Location
United States
Posted
117 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Market Development
Buyers Edge Platform
• Drive adoption of Edge Public cooperative contracts within assigned markets • Expand participating agencies through proactive outreach, education, and relationship building • Partner with awarded suppliers to promote contracts and align sales strategies • Co-develop go-to-market plans and increase transaction volume through Edge Public contracts • Develop a go-to-market strategy for your assigned territory or sector (K–12, Higher Ed, Municipal, State) • Identify growth opportunities and competitive gaps where Edge Public adds value • Collaborate with Director of Contracts on member enablement of supplier contracts • Serve as a liaison between Edge Public and awarded suppliers • Coordinate joint marketing, field engagement, and training initiatives • Ensure suppliers understand and effectively sell through the cooperative model • Build relationships with procurement associations, cooperatives, and public-sector leaders • Represent Edge Public at conferences, trade shows, and industry events • Build and track a robust opportunity pipeline in CRM • Provide forecasts, progress reports, and KPI updates to the Edge Public leadership • Monitor agency adoption, supplier growth, and market penetration metrics • Develop annual sales and outreach plans aligned with national cooperative strategy • Prospect and engage eligible public entities to use Edge Public contracts • Educate procurement officials and end-users on cooperative purchasing benefits • Conduct joint field visits and webinars with suppliers to drive lead generation • Analyze competing cooperatives to position Edge Public most favorably • Support marketing efforts with case studies and promotional content • Partner with contract administration for smooth onboarding and compliance • Track and report outreach activity and utilization data
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field experience preferred
- 5+ years of experience in account management, preferably in a cooperative purchasing or public procurement environment
- Strong hunter mentality; self-motivated to pursue and close new opportunities
- Skilled in consultative selling and value-based positioning
- Capable of developing and executing sector-specific growth strategies
- Experienced in collaborating across marketing, supplier, and administrative teams.
Benefits
- Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
- Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
- Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.
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