Now Hiring - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - B&I (NATIONAL ACCOUNTS) in Garth, TX

A family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If youve been hungry and away from home, chances are youve tasted Compass Groups delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family todaygreat people. great services. great results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job Summary Compass Group is seeking a Business Development Associate, who shares our values, wants to work with a team of great individuals, who must win and wants to join winners, and is committed to contributing to and being part of our success. Reporting to the Regional VP of Sales, the Business Development Associate will aggressively sell business to the Business & Industry (B&I) sector, generating leads and developing prospects, and selling business to clients regionally. The successful candidate will share our values of excellence and integrity. The candidate will work with a sense of urgency with our prospective clients to understand their current and future integrated service needs. The Business Development Associate will listen to and educate prospects on the benefits of working with Compass Group by clearly establishing the value of our services and how we are distinguished from our competitors - with our service, our culture, and our commitment to be the very best in the industry. Candidate to be based near a major airport. Essential Functions and Key Tasks: Business Development Associate Works across geographic region as assigned 80% Travel Responsibilities include: High degree of Cold Call Prospecting (including email and social media) Extensive Prospect Research and Prospect Qualification Time and Territory Management Marketing and Sales Support as needed Trade Show Support Building strong internal and external relationships Proposal Development/RFP Responses Database Management / Maintenance/Accurate Reporting Presentations Survey Support / Execution Developing financial proformas Contract Support Education and Experience: Ability to listen to prospects, understand their needs and communicate effectively (oral and written communication) both externally with prospects and clients and internally within our organization Ability to build and foster relationships with individuals at all levels, being a true representative of the Compass Group culture and brand, and ability to close the deal. Ability to understand financials and meet financial quotas Foodservice or other contractual services sales experience is preferred Minimum of 2 years of successful service sales experience Proficient computer skills (MS Office, CRM) and financial acumen Proven track record of exceeding sales targets in the assigned sales territory Bachelors Degree strongly preferred Apply to Compass Group todayClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID: 517532Compass CorporateCOURTNEY NEALSALARIED EXEMPT