Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Business Development Coordinator will be a sales liaison/brand ambassador by assisting in developing our product portfolio, identifying potential products; generating new business (customers and sales); conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and launching plans for product introduction.
- Develop and maintain a high level of product knowledge for assigned products.
- Solicit new sales opportunities through proper research, trade shows, and cold calls.
- Develop tactical plans that meet product sales and profit objectives.
- Support the selling effort by providing product expertise on assigned products at sales calls, trade shows, training sessions and product demonstrations.
- Working with sales and production to capitalize on opportunities brought to us from our customers.
- Executing pre-launch plan for POS materials, presentations and samples for sales presentations.
- Visit customers to support the sales effort and headquarter calls.
- Collaborate with the marketing department in the development of POS, presentation and sales material for the assigned products.
- Prepare, analyze, and report performance.
- Explore new product opportunities through proper research, analysis and negotiations.
- Review monthly sales reports and inventory on hand to assist with planning.
- Provide clear and factual communication with regards to ongoing projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or food related curriculum
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a sales related role in the food industry (prefer fluid drinks)
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time without supervision.
- Experience with promoting/networking in and around New York City.
- Ability to travel daily.
- Manage many projects simultaneously and perform duties in an accurate, proficient and timely manner.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Proficient computer skills, specifically in; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Represent the company at trade shows where needed.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Salary Description $98,000 - $119,000 per year +Expense reimbursement