Business Development Representative - Portion Control
Company: Chicago Meat Authority
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Description Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is proud to have
celebrated 33 years in the food industry. Located in Chicago's
historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward thinking processor of value
added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling
the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional Markets (HRI), meat
purveyors, and Multi-unit regional and national chains up to and
including big box stores. In addition, CMA specializes in custom
cuts for further processors including but not limited to grinding
operations, deli manufacturers, and the prepared entre market.
CMA is seeking an individual that is highly motivated, results
oriented, and enjoys working in a fast paced environment. This
person should be dynamic with an ability to achieve specific goals
through commitment and buy-in of current and new customers. The
position requires someone who is self-confident with an extroverted
style that can enliven, engage and positively impact individuals
and groups. Possessing confidence with an engaging and emphatic
communication style is essential. Because goals and desired results
can quickly change, the job requires regularly meeting and
pro-actively establishing relationships with new groups. The
ability to understand, quickly react and motivate others is a
critical key to success.
What You Get To Do
Profitably grow the CMA line, including prospecting and opening new
distributors, national accounts, and regional chain accounts. Work
with current CMA key customers to ensure relationship building and
support sales. Network within the industry to identify new business
opportunities. Maintain accurate records on all contacts, including
up to date information on business activity. Champion CMA as a
partner and have the ability and talent to tell the CMA story.
Represent CMA at trade shows and events with a well-prepared,
well-displayed booth. Any and all duties as assigned.
What We Want From You
5 years + Foodservice industry experience. Must be able to
demonstrate past account responsibilities and success with either
top foodservice distributors, national accounts, and/or regional
chains. Knowledge of the industry and sales in general. PC
Proficient. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time Bachelor's
degree in Management, Marketing or related field. Culinary
skills.
What We Value
Successful track record of lead generation and qualification,
prospect development and most importantly - closing deals. Strong
networking skills, including a passion for meeting people and for
relationship building that delivers results. Ability to prioritize
and multi-task, organizing own workload to maintain high quality
and output while achieving set deadlines and targets. Ability to
organize expenditures with the goal of using company funds in a
responsible manner.
We Are Winning When We follow and are guided by our mission and we
demonstrate our values every day!"To be the preferred supplier of
our customers, the preferred customer of our strategic suppliers,
and a model employer in our industry." Chicago Meat Authority, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and
other legally protected characteristics.
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