Business Development Officer

PYC Foods Corporation - One World Deli is looking for a high-energy connector to bridge the gap between our store and the neighborhood. If you’re a natural networker who loves the food industry and knows how to turn a conversation into a sale, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Development and Community Involvement

• Attend and participate in local events, markets, and community activities to increase the store's visibility and attract new customers.
• Act as the store's ambassador within the community, fostering a positive image and addressing any concerns or feedback.
• Build and maintain connections with neighborhood companies, civic associations, and influential people to advertise the store's goods and services.

Sales strategy development

• Create and put into action localized sales tactics that address the community's unique requirements and preferences.
• Determine and rank prospective community consumer groupings, then develop focused marketing efforts to increase in-store foot traffic.
• Monitor local market trends and competitor activities, adjusting strategies to maximize sales opportunities.

Sales Acquisition

• Actively seek out and create new leads via networking, collaborations, and community engagement.
• Transform leads into devoted patrons by providing individualized support and customized product suggestions.
• Reach and surpass sales goals by utilizing your local contacts and expertise.

Store Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the sales staff and store manager to ensure that community-focused initiatives align with the shop's general objectives.
• Give store management community insights and feedback to help with product selection, pricing, and promotional strategy.
• Encourage in-store activities and campaigns aimed at bringing the neighborhood together and increasing sales.

Customer Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with important community clients to guarantee recurring business and client loyalty.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by immediately addressing questions and resolving problems to maintain high client satisfaction.
• Make use of consumer input to keep refining the store's products and level of customer service.

Marketing and Promotion

• Utilize social media and other digital platforms to promote the store's presence and engage with the local audience.
• Organize and participate in in-store events, workshops, or product demonstrations that cater to community interests.
• Work with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies and promotional ideas and strategies

Qualifications

• Preferably with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, marketing, or business management, or another related field
• At least 1 year work experience as a sales associate/ representative from a recognized company
• With working experience in a food industry is an advantage
• With good sales skills
• With basic knowledge in Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Hospitality and customer service, sales and negotiation skills, customer centric approach, communication skills, marketing insight, time management

Working Conditions:

• Primarily store-based with significant travel required for client meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
• May require occasional work outside of regular business hours to meet deadlines or attend events.
• Must be capable of managing and supporting the operations of a start-up or newly established business unit.

We are excited to have you in our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• How much is your expected salary?

Experience:

• food industry development: 2 years (Required)
• Sales and Business Development Manager: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person