Business Development Coordinator
Fully Remote Menands, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Description

The 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