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Regional Business Manager (New Business Development) - Seattle, Washington

Kirkland, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $115,000.00 - $150,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
401K with company match
performance-based incentives
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Nestle Professional Solutions at Nestle USA is a division of the world's largest food and beverage company, Nestle, which brings its trusted and beloved brands to a wide range of foodservice operations. Renowned for brands like Stouffer's, Coffee mate, Nescafe, and Starbucks, Nestle Professional Solutions caters not only to households but also extends its reach into workplaces, restaurants, hotels, and educational institutions, including colleges and universities. This division specializes in delivering innovative culinary and beverage solutions that support foodservice operators in maintaining competitive advantages in their markets. Nestle emphasizes a healthy future by offering premium ingredients and operational expertise, supported by a team of culinary experts, product developers, and other professionals dedicated to the foodservice industry. Nestle professionals thrive in an environment that encourages ongoing learning and adaptation to industry trends and innovation, ensuring that the company stays at the forefront of market demands and customer expectations.

The Regional Business Manager role is a critical position within Nestle Professional Solutions, focused on new business development and sales achievement across the culinary and beverage portfolio. This role is centered in the Pacific Northwest region, covering Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, with the candidate expected to be based in Seattle, Washington. The position involves significant travel, approximately 40-60%, to engage with foodservice operators and expand Nestle's presence in the region. This job entails driving new operator account acquisitions while cultivating strong regional relationships with key decision-makers and maintaining a robust sales pipeline. The Regional Business Manager will develop and execute detailed annual business plans that align with both corporate objectives and customer strategies. Collaboration is essential in this role, requiring coordination with Nestle’s internal sales teams, food brokers, distributors, and other stakeholders to deliver tailored product solutions that meet the needs of operators. Additional responsibilities include negotiating contract agreements, managing promotional initiatives, and guiding distributors to optimize product stocking and regional sales opportunities. The pay range for this position is estimated between $115,000 and $150,000 annually, and Nestle offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes performance-based incentives, 401k with company match, and healthcare coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced sales professionals who possess deep industry knowledge in sectors such as business and industry, college and university, healthcare, lodging, military, travel, restaurant, retail, and grocery. The position requires a candidate with extensive experience in outside sales, market planning, foodservice, and negotiating complex agreements, paired with strong financial acumen and business planning skills.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in direct outside sales or business development
  • Experience in the foodservice, hospitality, or beverage industry
  • Proven track record in new business acquisition
  • Strong negotiation skills for complex agreements
  • Financial literacy including profit and loss responsibility
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to travel 40-60% within the Pacific Northwest territory
  • Proficient in salesforce and CRM tools
  • Based in Seattle, Washington
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • 6+ years in direct outside sales, b2b or business development experience
  • 6+ years’ experience in market planning, foodservice, hospitality, and/or beverage
  • 5+ years negotiating complex agreements
  • Astute financial awareness, including p&l responsibility
  • Experience creating profitable customer bids and business plans
  • Ability to articulate business results with a deep knowledge the role has on the business
  • Deep industry knowledge of key segments to include, but not limited to: business & industry, college & university, healthcare, lodging, military, travel, restaurant, retail and grocery

Job Duties

  • Drive new business acquisition across the full culinary and beverage portfolio within the Pacific Northwest territory
  • Align sales proposals and product solutions to the operational needs of targeted operators
  • Meet or exceed all defined sales performance objectives and key metrics for the assigned territory
  • Demonstrate transparency and accountability across all business activities, ensuring timely and accurate updates within Salesforce
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders to unlock new operator opportunities
  • Stay informed of all customer related developments including competitive activity, operational changes, financial shifts, and organizational updates
  • Translate strategic direction and category plans into actionable operator-level plans that drive incremental sales and territory growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with field sales, marketing, distribution, commercial development, and equipment/technical service teams to deliver best-in-class customer solutions
  • Lead execution of product priorities, new product introductions, and seasonal limited-time offers
  • Negotiate and execute contract agreements and initiatives designed to win new operator business
  • Assess and recommend optimal annual operator trade spend
  • administer Exceedra contracts
  • Provide guidance to distributors on regional sales opportunities and ensure proper product stocking
  • Serve as a key resource to distributors headquartered within the Pacific Northwest
  • Manage full sales pipeline with a focus on identifying gaps, evaluating opportunities, and implementing corrective action plans

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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