Director of Business Development- National Accounts- Central | Chicago, IL

in creating and implementing the sales processes and aligning with regional operational goals for both dining and refreshments national level accounts. Successful sales leaders in this role will have the opportunity to: • Drive sales process leadership from contact through strategy, proposal, presentation & successful conclusion for a defined market • Aggressively research, identify, qualify & target potential clients & develop access strategy to initiate contact • Develop & maintain relationships at the 'C Suite' while understanding and communicating prospective customers' corporate culture within Aramark • Exercise creativity and independent judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing

strategies in selling broad portfolio of services within defined market • Develop and lead strategy process with regard to: Competitive Environment, Account Sales Strategy and Territory Development Strategy • Identify needs and source customer specific solutions for those needs • Utilize resources from across Aramark in order to design & deliver customer desired outcomes • Influence and collaborate with regional team members without formal authority to achieve expected sales objectives • Develop relationships with intermediaries to build pipeline of opportunities and awareness of capabilities • Represent Aramark in the marketplace through various industry conferences and events • Build relationships

personally with prospective C-Suite customers to ultimately develop a coach for all new sales initiatives • Provide appropriate market & competitive information At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers.

In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of 8 years " high end" strategic selling experience is required. Prior dining services experience and/or operational experience is preferred. Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, all Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat is required.

Key Competencies • Ability to think, plan and sell strategically • Possess a consultative, customer centric selling philosophy • Demonstrate the ability to build alliances and influence key decision makers, both internally and externally, without formal authority • Managing customer relationships through creative problem solving and customer savvy • Market awareness in a mature service industry • Self-starter who requires minimal degree of direct management • Prior experience in contract management services • Operational acumen and savvy, including pro forma development • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Efficient organizational skills (time/territory management) • Poised and sharp presentation skills • Team selling orientation and leadership skills in a non-reporting environment • The ability to " close" the deal This position will report to the Vice President, National Accounts for the Workplace Experience Group.

This is a work from home position with extensive travel. #LI-Remote About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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