Business Development Manager
We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our team, focused on expanding and deepening our partnerships with district and charter schools across Northern California. This role is ideal for a self-motivated sales professional with a passion for making a positive impact on student health through access to nutritious meals.
As the Business Development Manager, you will identify new school prospects, re-engage former clients, and build strong relationships with decision-makers to grow our school meal programs. Your efforts will help eliminate barriers to healthy eating for students while contributing to business growth.
What You'll Do
- Drive new business development by identifying and engaging with K-12 district and charter schools.
- Reconnect with lost or inactive accounts to rebuild relationships and recover opportunities.
- Partner with internal teams to design and implement meal engagement strategies that support client needs and increase student participation.
- Support sales-related events such as tastings, trade shows, client appreciation events, and school engagement nights.
- Collaborate on presentation upgrades for school meal service and support new program rollouts, including breakfast, lunch, and supper services.
- Represent the company at community and school-facing events to raise awareness and strengthen partnerships.
What You Bring
Proven track record of success in business development or sales, preferably in foodservice, education, or related sectors.Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage a pipeline, and hit targets without constant oversight.Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.Reliable personal transportation and be able to travel locally 5075% of the time to school sites.Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with company policy.Experience in school nutrition or knowledge of K-12 operations is a plus, but not required.Bachelor's degree preferred but not essential.