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JOB SUMMARY
This is a professional sales position responsible for the improvement of Sysco’s market position and achieving financial growth by executing long-term strategic goals, prioritizing the use of advanced analytics and other forms of lead generation while leveraging Sysco’s Salesforce platform, and negotiating contracts to secure new business. By utilizing a team-selling approach, the Local New Business Developer will engage a cross-functional team to create a comprehensive strategy that meets the prospect’s needs. Leveraging these resources, the Local New Business Developer fosters relationships with prospects and transitions these accounts to the sales force during onboarding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As noted in Sysco’s Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting the following framework components; Core Qualities, Shaping the Future, and Delivering Business Results.
- The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver the agreed upon local new business plan in alignment with the region’s financial goals
- Works with the regional sales leaders on the development of a comprehensive business development strategy
- Leverages advanced analytics insights to prioritize opportunities and develop local new business regional strategy
- Local New Business Developer will also be responsible for prioritizing intel opportunities being recommended by other sales team members (processed through Sysco Salesforce platform with leadership approval)
- Accountable to build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on targets below $5M in annualized revenue focusing on the following prospect opportunities large TRS, multi- location, LC2 ; identified by advanced analytics
- By leveraging the expertise and skills of a cross-functional sales team, the Local New Business Developer will have the ability to quickly address prospects’ unique concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles
- By working with the collective sales team, LNBD will coordinate proposal process for local contracts (LC2) that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives
- Collaborate with sales team to expand business development efforts, including assisting other sales team members secure key accounts in efforts to achieve annual profit plan
- Reviews weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is needed
- Local New Business Developer will be provided continuous training/education opportunities on key areas/skillsets (basic SC- training, business development certifications, and executive business development training)
- Gathers information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position Sysco for increased effectiveness in securing new business
- Stays current with development in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and reading publications
- Develops strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, and foodservice industry peers. This associate is expected to be an active member of the foodservice community
- Learns quickly when facing new challenges; thrives on fast-paced learning environment
- Adapts well to change and views new experiences as growth opportunities
- Seeks out opportunities to improve by applying feedback from others
- Ensures that data and activity on prospect accounts is accurately entered and managed within Sysco Salesforce platform
- Identifies opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in sales
- Presents to and consults with senior level management on trends in the foodservice industry
- Attends sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. and provide feedback
- Stays current with Sysco’s value-added offerings and technology solutions, including but not limited to customer-facing reporting tool
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Minimum: High School diploma or GED, and 3+ years’ relevant sales experience in a business-to-business professional sales environment, and 2 or more years’ with a proven track record of new business development.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent educational level.
Knowledge Skills
- Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
- Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
- Strong financial accumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
- Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
- Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
- Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts
- Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
- Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
- Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
- Demonstrated experience with building trust with a prospective customer and securing new business
- Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
- Proactive, self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful
- Understanding of marketing principles, product lines, ordering procedures and Sysco’s credit terms
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a professional sales position responsible for the improvement of Sysco’s market position and achieving financial growth by executing long-term strategic goals, prioritizing the use of advanced analytics and other forms of lead generation while leveraging Sysco’s Salesforce platform, and negotiating contracts to secure new business. By utilizing a team-selling approach, the Local New Business Developer will engage a cross-functional team to create a comprehensive strategy that meets the prospect’s needs. Leveraging these resources, the Local New Business Developer fosters relationships with prospects and transitions these accounts to the sales force during onboarding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As noted in Sysco’s Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting the following framework components; Core Qualities, Shaping the Future, and Delivering Business Results.
- The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver the agreed upon local new business plan in alignment with the region’s financial goals
- Works with the regional sales leaders on the development of a comprehensive business development strategy
- Leverages advanced analytics insights to prioritize opportunities and develop local new business regional strategy
- Local New Business Developer will also be responsible for prioritizing intel opportunities being recommended by other sales team members (processed through Sysco Salesforce platform with leadership approval)
- Accountable to build creative and effective sales plan to capitalize on targets below $5M in annualized revenue focusing on the following prospect opportunities large TRS, multi- location, LC2 ; identified by advanced analytics
- By leveraging the expertise and skills of a cross-functional sales team, the Local New Business Developer will have the ability to quickly address prospects’ unique concerns, build trust, and shorten sales cycles
- By working with the collective sales team, LNBD will coordinate proposal process for local contracts (LC2) that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives
- Collaborate with sales team to expand business development efforts, including assisting other sales team members secure key accounts in efforts to achieve annual profit plan
- Reviews weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and results for target accounts and prepare action plans where improvement is needed
- Local New Business Developer will be provided continuous training/education opportunities on key areas/skillsets (basic SC- training, business development certifications, and executive business development training)
- Gathers information on emerging market and foodservice industry trends to understand the competitive landscape and top position Sysco for increased effectiveness in securing new business
- Stays current with development in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and reading publications
- Develops strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, and foodservice industry peers. This associate is expected to be an active member of the foodservice community
- Learns quickly when facing new challenges; thrives on fast-paced learning environment
- Adapts well to change and views new experiences as growth opportunities
- Seeks out opportunities to improve by applying feedback from others
- Ensures that data and activity on prospect accounts is accurately entered and managed within Sysco Salesforce platform
- Identifies opportunities for promotions, additional services, and distribution avenues that will lead to an increase in sales
- Presents to and consults with senior level management on trends in the foodservice industry
- Attends sales meetings, food shows, customer events etc. and provide feedback
- Stays current with Sysco’s value-added offerings and technology solutions, including but not limited to customer-facing reporting tool
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Minimum: High School diploma or GED, and 3+ years’ relevant sales experience in a business-to-business professional sales environment, and 2 or more years’ with a proven track record of new business development.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent educational level.
Knowledge Skills
- Solid analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
- Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
- Strong financial accumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
- Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
- Strong communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams
- Ability to understand and manage compliance to contracts
- Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
- Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
- Business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
- Demonstrated experience with building trust with a prospective customer and securing new business
- Demonstrated skills in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
- Proactive, self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful
- Understanding of marketing principles, product lines, ordering procedures and Sysco’s credit terms
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Who's Hiring
- Brightview97
- CVS Health49
- Amazon17
- Sysco16
- PFSbrands9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Farming
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business developer jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related commercial role
- Proven ability to build and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects from outbound and inbound sources
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to track and report deal activity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations and client negotiations
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Familiarity with partnership structures, contract terms, or go-to-market strategy in the target industry
Tips for Your Business Developer Job Search
Quantify pipeline impact on your resume
Business developer resumes that stand out show closed revenue, partnership value, or qualified pipeline generated, not just activities. Replace phrases like 'managed outreach' with specific outcomes tied to deals you sourced or advanced through the funnel.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the target market
A business developer resume for a SaaS company should emphasize recurring revenue and product-led growth language, while one targeting professional services should stress relationship management and long sales cycles. Recruiters scan for market familiarity before anything else.
Filter openings by deal size and cycle
Business developer roles vary enormously, from high-volume transactional outreach to multi-year enterprise deals. Reading the job description for average contract value, sales cycle length, or quota structure helps you apply only where your experience is a genuine match.
Prepare a deal story for every interview
Interviewers almost always ask you to walk through a deal you sourced or closed. Have a structured story ready that covers how you identified the opportunity, how you advanced it through each stage, and what the final outcome was, including any obstacles you cleared.
Negotiate using market data, not gut feel
When you receive an offer, ask about on-target earnings, commission structure, and quota attainment rates across the team. Compensation for business developers is heavily variable, so understanding what realistic earnings look like matters as much as the base salary figure.
Business Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business developers?
The companies hiring the most business developers right now include Brightview, CVS Health, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors.
How many business developer jobs are remote?
About 61% of business developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry and seniority. Roles focused on inbound partnerships, market research, and inside sales tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring in-person client relationship management are more likely to be on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a business developer?
Start by building foundational commercial skills in a customer-facing role such as sales, account management, or marketing. From there, develop expertise in prospecting, deal structuring, and negotiation, and learn the CRM tools most common in your target industry. Progressing into a business developer title typically requires demonstrating that you can source and close opportunities independently, not just support others doing so.
Can you get a business developer job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level business developer roles exist and typically look for candidates who can show commercial instincts through internships, freelance client work, campus sales programs, or even self-initiated outreach projects. Emphasize any experience where you identified an opportunity, made a pitch, and moved someone toward a decision, even outside a formal sales context. Smaller companies and startups are usually more open to candidates early in their careers than large enterprises.
What does the business developer interview process look like?
Most business developer interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your commercial background and deal history, and at least one structured exercise such as a mock pitch, a market sizing case, or a partner outreach strategy. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders in marketing, product, or finance. The entire process commonly runs across three to five conversations before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to business developer jobs?
You can find and apply to business developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each one that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back often gives you the best chance of catching roles before they close.
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