Role: This position is responsible for the improvement of Sysco's market share position and achieving financial growth by executing long-term strategic goals, prioritizing the use of advanced analytics and other forms of lead generation while leveraging Sysco's Salesforce platform, and negotiating contracts to secure recent business. By utilizing a team-selling approach, the Business Development Manager (BDM) will engage a cross-functional team to create a comprehensive strategy that meets the prospect's needs. Leveraging these resources, the Business Development Manager fosters relationships with prospects and transitions these accounts to the sales force during onboarding.

Deliver the agreed upon new business plan in alignment with the district and/or region's financial goals Work with the regional sales leaders on the development of a comprehensive business development strategy Leverage advanced analytics insights to prioritize opportunities and develop business development strategy Responsible to prioritize intel opportunities being recommended by other sales team members (processed through Sysco Salesforce platform with leadership approval) Accountable to build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on multi-segment opportunities identified by advanced analytics Leverage the expertise and skills of a cross-functional sales team to quickly address prospects' unique concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles Coordinate the proposal process for local contracts that speaks to the client's needs, concerns and objectives Collaborate with sales team to expand business development efforts, including assisting other sales team members secure key accounts in efforts to achieve annual profit plan Review weekly,



monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is needed Gather information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position Sysco for increased effectiveness in securing new business Record data and activity on prospect accounts within Sysco Salesforce platform Identify opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in sales Present to and consult with senior level management on trends in the foodservice industry Attend sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met. Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.

Minimum of five (5+) years' work experience in a sales role with a proven track record, experience in food services industry is an asset Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans Flexible; Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing) Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers Demonstrated experience with building trust with a prospective customer and securing new business Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations Travel approx. Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive - one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution.

📌 Service Sales BDM (Vancouver)
🏢 Sysco
📍 Vancouver