What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Business Development & Retention | Business Dining position at American Dining Creations?
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Summary
As the VP of Business Development & Retention, Business Dining, you will create a strategic plan to identify and qualify NEW business opportunities, implement sales strategies and techniques to win business, and maintain existing client relationships to ensure retention. Primarily targeting the Texas market, your role will involve maintaining relationships with current accounts to retain business, as well as establishing connections to acquire and keep new clients. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports. Substantial sales and/or dining operational experience is essential to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.
At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.
We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility, and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.
Our full range of dining and catering amenities brings the guest experience to the next level by providing all our guests with outstanding and memorable dining solutions. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and growing, serving hundreds of thousands of guests daily. Our services include full café dining, grab-and-go, mobile ordering, catering, special events, office coffee, pantry services, and vending. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.
America Dining Creations Offers
Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to 315-803-6049 to get started!
Summary
As the VP of Business Development & Retention, Business Dining, you will create a strategic plan to identify and qualify NEW business opportunities, implement sales strategies and techniques to win business, and maintain existing client relationships to ensure retention. Primarily targeting the Texas market, your role will involve maintaining relationships with current accounts to retain business, as well as establishing connections to acquire and keep new clients. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports. Substantial sales and/or dining operational experience is essential to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement sales strategies and business development processes for Business Dining Services in Texas.
- Hunt for new opportunities by directly prospecting companies, building client relationships, and engaging in industry associations to cultivate new business.
- Research and analyze new business opportunities using market trends, data, and clients.
- Own the full sales cycle process by identifying win strategies for each opportunity, clearly articulating the value of the partnership to internal and external stakeholders through client meetings, proposals, presentations, and contracts.
- Collaborate with the executive team, operations, and marketing to determine a customized approach to each opportunity.
- Thoughtfully prepare and deliver effective client presentations.
- Lead contract negotiation and execution.
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Hospitality, or related field.
- 10 years direct sales or operational management experience in the Business Dining segment.
- Concise and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong presentation, financial acumen, and organizational skills.
- Experience and understanding of the RFP process in the private and government sectors.
- Proficiency using SalesForce and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
- Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously
American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.
At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.
We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility, and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.
Our full range of dining and catering amenities brings the guest experience to the next level by providing all our guests with outstanding and memorable dining solutions. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and growing, serving hundreds of thousands of guests daily. Our services include full café dining, grab-and-go, mobile ordering, catering, special events, office coffee, pantry services, and vending. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.
America Dining Creations Offers
- Weekly pay schedule
- Flexible hours for a balanced work life
- Vacation
- 401K with company match
- Referral Bonus Program for bringing new hires to the team
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for eligible employees
Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to 315-803-6049 to get started!
