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Director of Business Development – Higher Education, Food Service Management

Business Development RepBusiness Development RepFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2013H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York + 2 moreAll locations: New York | Oregon | Texas

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$125K - $175K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director of Business Development – Higher Education, Food Service Management

Genuine Foods

• Lead Sales Strategy: Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve individual and organizational revenue goals within the higher education market. • Pipeline Development: Build and manage a robust three-year pipeline of qualified prospects; leverage CRM tools to ensure consistent tracking and communication. • Proposal & RFP Management: Evaluate RFPs and RFIs for alignment and viability; lead the development of pricing and technical proposals using company resources and financial modeling tools. • Client Engagement: Initiate and manage client relationships throughout the sales cycle, including discovery meetings, presentations, tastings, and contract negotiations. • Industry & Market Research: Stay current on competitor activity, industry trends, and client needs; use insights to refine Genuine Foods' positioning and sales process. • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of contracting regulations and institutional requirements for higher education clients. • Internal Collaboration: Partner with culinary, operations, marketing, and leadership teams to develop and present comprehensive, client-centered solutions. • Provide regular updates to leadership on sales activity, pipeline status, and market intelligence; ensure CRM data is accurate and up to date.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of consultative sales experience, including at least 3 years selling contract foodservice management solutions to higher education institutions.
  • Strong understanding of campus dining operations, student experience priorities, and university procurement and contracting processes.
  • Demonstrated success in developing complex proformas and conducting financial analysis.
  • Track record of exceeding sales targets and negotiating successful contracts.
  • Proficiency in identifying and responding to RFPs/RFIs.
  • Existing network and higher education client relationships strongly preferred.
  • Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and collaborative mindset with strong adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and performance bonuses – we believe deeply in aligning incentives between individual and company success
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and wellness support
  • Opportunity to join a mission-driven, high-growth company on the rise

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