Business Development Representative (Open to remote)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onChicago Avenue North, Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55391, United States
About Cargill
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make, and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
About the Team
This position is based in our Food Enterprise, where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.
About the Role
The Business Development Representative plays a pivotal role in driving sales and revenue growth across new and existing market segments and channels. You will help shape business expansion strategies and provide critical input into the company's annual business development plans to reach key objectives. In this capacity, you will develop and implement business plans, working cross-functionally with marketing and technical teams to build and nurture relationships that drive revenue goals.
Your day-to-day involves collaborating with category marketing and R&D teams to deeply understand business requirements and market needs. You will pursue new market opportunities, calculating return on investment while prioritizing pipeline development activities. Additionally, you will monitor market development activities to ensure alignment with company business goals, recommending strategic adaptations as necessary. A key part of your mission is nurturing a select set of existing accounts to maintain and grow the business, solving moderately complex issues independently while escalating more complex challenges to appropriate staff.
Hiring Process
External applicants are invited to apply for this role. The selection process evaluates candidates based on their relevant experience in sales, marketing, technical service, or business development within the food and beverage industry.
Our Commitment to People
At Cargill, we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit our health and wellness page to learn more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office Package.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Frequently asked questions about Business Development Representative (Open to remote) at Cargill
What does a Business Development Representative (Open to remote) at Cargill do?expand_more
In this Business Development Representative (Open to remote) at Cargill role, you will collaborate with category marketing and r&d teams to understand business requirements and market needs; pursue new market segments and opportunities for business development while calculating return on investment; nurture a small set of existing accounts to maintain and grow the business; and develop and implement business plans to increase sales and revenue from new customers.
What are the requirements for this Business Development Representative (Open to remote) role?expand_more
To qualify for the Business Development Representative (Open to remote) at Cargill position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience; Proficient in Microsoft Office Package; Ability to travel overnight up to 25%; and 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, technical service or business development in the food & beverage industry focused on food ingredients.
Where is the Business Development Representative (Open to remote) role at Cargill located?expand_more
Business Development Representative (Open to remote) at Cargill is based in Chicago Avenue North, Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55391, United States. This is a on-site role.