Now Hiring - Grande Cheese - Manufacturing Business Development Manager in Milwaukee, WI

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Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry- leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit [please apply online] Job Summary At Grande we pride ourselves on being the advocate for the independent. This frontline sales opportunity in the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan market encompasses both operator and distributor partner management. With a primary focus on independent pizzerias and Italian restaurants, business value will be provided by demonstrating product expertise, superior restaurant management and local market knowledge combined with industry insights. Organization, influence, and intentionality are essential skillsets in this critical role. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing strong relationships and dedicated to promoting the success of others. Territory: This role covers the entire state of Wisconsin and a portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Travel Requirement: 30-40% Car Stipend: Yes What you need to be considered for the role: * 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business or other related field required. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered. * Five (5) or more years sales experience and/or training in the food industry required. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Restaurant / small business acumen. * Strong problem solving skills. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. * Ability to use mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc. Preferred: * Culinary and/or restaurant management experience a plus. * Experience in Microsoft Office, CRM and Tableau a plus.