Build and maintain existing and new relationships with client home office teams, operations partners, and supplier teams
Fully understand the life cycle of a sales and be able to communicate it accordingly to a variety of audiences
Proactively identify sales opportunity with suppliers and merchants and successfully close sales
Manage a pipeline and sales quota with strong communication to internal teams/supervisor
Understand contracts and work orders, and properly communicate these accordingly
Positively partner with cross-functional teams including but not limited to: operations, systems, creative/marketing, fulfillment, insights, and more
Seek new information and opportunities via the industry, client partners, and supplier contacts to continue to remain relevant and drive sales while growing relationships
Create and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences
Be familiar with and frequently use negotiating tactics
Maintain a strong and assertive customer service mindset with strong verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Previous experience in a similar or retail industry is highly desired
A minimum of two years of related sales experience within the retail or CPG industry with a proven track record for meeting sales quotas
Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft systems such as Windows and Office
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity

Business Development Manager

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