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Looking for a career in a field where people are passionate about what they do? The foodservice industry is fast-paced, fun, hospitable, and much more. Greenwald Sales and Marketing is looking to add candidates to their ever-growing team within the Midwest.
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Business Development Manager MI
ABOUT GREENWALD SALES & MARKETING
Greenwald Sales & Marketing is a manufacturers’ representative agency for the foodservice industry’s premier manufacturers in the categories of tabletop, smallwares, and equipment. Branch office sales and marketing coverage includes Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. Our headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio and our sales team works remotely from their territory locations. We are a forward-thinking organization and we rely on a team of self-motivated individuals. We deliver fast, reliable solutions for our channel partners and we pride ourselves on being the best in the business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Business Development Manager’s responsibility is to capture sales and grow your territory for Greenwald Sales & Marketing in your defined geographical territory, the state of Michigan. The role is dynamic, self-driven, and no two days are the same. Sales support is located in Columbus, Ohio and you will interact with the team there daily to aide in conducting your business.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Lead sales functions in Michigan, including sales calls with dealers and end-users, sales trainings, sample management, showroom management, literature management (physical and electronic), product demonstrations, product presentations, quotations etc.
- Specify Greenwald Sales & Marketing products in foodservice establishments in the territory
- Participate in sales and marketing campaigns in Michigan, including marketing blitzes, cold calling (limited), and social media etc.
- Prospect new openings of foodservice establishments and strategize a plan to infiltrate with Greenwald Sales & Marketing product placements
- Establish and grow a presence amongst the foodservice end-users in the territory
- Attend manufacturer trainings and national conferences as scheduled
- Attend Greenwald Sales & Marketing company trainings as scheduled
- Complete all other tasks and duties as requested
- Job duties and territory are subject to change
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to create sales plans, execute and adjust as needed
- Solution-driven
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively in-person and via phone or email
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Desire to continually grow and develop
- Able to build relationships
- Some Foodservice/Restaurant/Hospitality experience preferred
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance
- Located in the greater Detroit area – preferred
- 2-5 years experience preferred but not required, the more experience the better!
We believe in order to be a candidate for employment, you must meet our core values. They are as follows:
- Execute with excellence and integrity
- Be Prepared and Bring Value
- Use Candor to Earn Trust
- Say it With a Smile
- Exhibit Unparalleled Professionalism
- Embrace Your Inner Entrepreneur
We have recently published a blog article defining what this means and we highly encourage you to read it and be prepared to explain WHY you are a fit to our organization during the interview process. https://greenwaldsales.com/greenwald-sales-marketing-our-core-values-explained/
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Performance Based Bonus
- Fun Work Environment
- Flexible Schedule
- GREAT People
- Competitive Suite of Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
- Work from Your Home Office When Not Making Customer Calls/Attending Meetings
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Periodic Overnight Travel is Expected
- Air Travel is Expected
- Mileage Reimbursed
- Travel and Other Territory Expenses Reimbursed
Web Development Intern
Description:
A web design intern for Greenwald Sales and Marketing will use their creativity and software engineering/programming skills to design, build and improve our website and online presence. We will focus on understanding user experience. Daily duties include cultivating web design that is easy to understand, navigate, use and adhere to development standards and specifications unique to the foodservice industry.
Key Points:
- Programming
- Working knowledge of WordPress
- Web design
Digital Marketing and Media Intern
Description:
A social media intern will be responsible for assisting in a range of marketing initiatives within Greenwald Sales and Marketing. Daily duties will include tracking analytics for social media campaigns, designing brand-specific content, appealing to audiences throughout GSM’s social platforms, using a social media scheduling tool, and caption-writing for social content.
Key Points:
- Working knowledge of social media
- In-tune with the social media trends
- Post creation
- Caption writing
Strategic Communications Intern
Description:
A strategic communications intern will assist with communications tasks such as writing and editing copy related to Greenwald Sales and Marketing and graphic design, media relations, digital asset management, event coordination, and other applicable roles. You will also support marketing campaign planning and execution. Write promotional emails and other marketing collateral and participate in marketing brainstorming sessions.
Key Points:
- Email marketing based on different market segments.
- Copywriting
- Print design
- Literature
- Industry training to understand the market channel.
- Order samples and develop an action plan for the showroom
Culinary Intern
Description:
As a culinary intern, you’ll develop recipes, assist other chefs on projects, and generally learn the ropes of what it takes to work in a kitchen aimed at foodservice marketing. You’ll learn how to use various items and small wares, create carefully curated culinary treats, and so much more. Create a plating portfolio featuring all our lines, showcasing the different products and what they can do. Hosting a happy-hour or food-based event to highlight the kitchen equipment products.
Key Points:
- GSM Cookbook
- Recipe creation
- Sample ordering
- Creating a menu based on specific tabletop pieces and equipment
- Flexibility
- Promoting and networking with various chefs in the industry.
Sales Coordination Intern
Description:
As a sales coordination intern, you will focus on various tasks such as but not limited to showroom coordination and management, appointment, and calendar scheduling, attending sales calls and meetings, sample ordering, client and dealer interaction, and industry-specific software training and integration. This internship with Greenwald Sales and Marketing is business-focused and aims to show the day-to-day processes of cultivating and creating new business while working on existing projects and interacting with clients.
Key Points:
- Showroom management
- Appointment and calendar scheduling
- Sales calls
- Client meetings
- Dealer training
- Foodservice training
- Showroom coordinating
- Software training and integration