Business Development Specialist

Halperns

Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Product knowledge training
Ride along with sales reps
Consult with customers on new items
Provides strategic business development of current and prospect accounts by assessing opportunities, risks, developing key customer relationships, and initiating account strategies that build loyalty and satisfaction with Halperns’ Steak & Seafood customers

Job Summary

  • Provides strategic business development of current and prospect accounts by assessing opportunities, risks, developing key customer relationships, and initiating account strategies that build loyalty and satisfaction with Halperns’ Steak & Seafood customers.
  • Conduct product knowledge training for the GFS sales teams and on the importance of selling COP, identifying USDA grades, recognizing product, understanding custom cut specs on meat, veal, lamb, pork and seafood.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment Dental, vision and other voluntary plans Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Profit Sharing Family culture and career advancement opportunities.

Matching Summary

Provides strategic business development of current and prospect accounts by assessing opportunities, risks, developing key customer relationships, and initiating account strategies that build loyalty and satisfaction with Halperns’ Steak & Seafood customers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product knowledge training
  • Ride along with sales reps
  • Consult with customers on new items
  • Track weekly sales
  • Daily communication with cut shop manager
  • Analyze and execute immediate action

Nice-to-have

  • Family culture and career advancement
  • Passionate commitment to business
  • Strategic thinker
  • Work under very minimum supervision
  • Work in a very fast paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Industry and segment knowledge required
  • Meat and/or Seafood industry experience required
  • Broadline sales experience preferred
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team
  • Experience with commodity markets and forecasting models
  • Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Demonstrate ability to prepare and deliver presentations

Work Rights

Not specified

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