Director of Business Development - Beverage

 

About You:

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

 

We are looking for a Director of Business Development for our Beverage Group to pursue new clients nationally. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

 

A Day in the Life:

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals within food and beverage distribution and/or cold storage sectors, leveraging market trends to generate new business opportunities
• Create and expand ARCO’s footprint and establish top of mind awareness 
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors and logistics providers to drive collaborative growth
• Develop and execute creative sales strategies to meet revenue goals, including being involved with proposals, contracts, and negotiations
• Stay ahead of trends in the food and beverage industry 
• Work closely with internal teams to align business development strategies with our design-build capabilities and project execution goals
• Attend trade shows and association meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with new clients and prospects
• Travel as needed, up to 40%

Necessary Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in new business development, preferably focused on food and beverage distribution and/or cold storage sectors
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain or a related field
• Understanding of cold chain logistics, energy-efficient systems, and emerging technologies
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and execute growth strategies
• Proficiency in CRM software preferred (e.g. Salesforce, Pipedrive, MS Dynamics) 

What We Can Offer You: 

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• Tuition reimbursement for associates

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