Director, Business Development-bon Appetit (remote-northeast)

Compass Group

Northeast, United States
Base: $120,000-$140,000; bonus/equity: commission ...
Remote
5+ years sales experience
Higher education sector experience preferred
Complex rfp response capability
Compass Group is seeking a Director of Business Development for Bon Appétit, focused on expanding market growth in the Higher Education sector. This remote position, based in the Northeast, involves significant travel and offers a competitive salary along with commission

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on driving profitable market growth through new opportunities specifically within the Higher Education market.
  • Candidates will be responsible for building strategic relationships, cold calling, and developing winning sales proposals in a complex 12+ month sales process.
  • Benefits include a base salary plus commission, a company-provided vehicle, an all-expenses-paid annual Sales Excellence trip, and comprehensive retirement savings.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Compass Group is seeking a Director of Business Development for Bon Appétit, focused on expanding market growth in the Higher Education sector. This remote position, based in the Northeast, involves significant travel and offers a competitive salary along with commission.

Salary

Base: $120,000-$140,000; Bonus/Equity: Commission included; Benefits: Retirement account, expense account, company vehicle, paid vacation, annual trip

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years sales experience
  • Higher education sector experience preferred
  • Complex RFP response capability
  • CRM and presentation software skills
  • 65% travel requirement

Nice-to-have

  • Authentic new business hunter mindset
  • Inspired by sustainable food service purpose
  • Strong executive presence and emotional intelligence
  • Track record of exceeding sales quotas

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of sales experience
  • Focus on 80% minimum new business generation
  • Ability to perform up to 65% travel

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