Location: Boston,MA, USA
Bon AppetitPosition Title: REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR- BON APPETIT- NATIONALOur Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!Job SummaryCompass Group has a new business development position available to grow the Bon Appétit Management Company brand within the higher education market. This professional, top performer will be an organized self-starter, who loves to hunt for new opportunities and is able to work independently. This is a strategic, high-level, high-integrity individual contributor role that builds strong relationships and directs the sales process in collaboration with our operating partners and support teams.As the Regional Sales Director for Bon Appétit, you report to the Senior Vice President of Sales at Compass Group and are responsible for profitable market growth through new opportunities for Bon Appétit within the Higher Education market. Selling the premier brand Bon Appétit ( the candidate will be based in a major metropolitan city within the Northeast but with a national territory.We offer a base salary and commission that provide you earning potential of $200-250K. Benefits include: retirement & savings account, expense account, annual Sales Excellence trip (all-expenses-paid trip with guest to lavish resorts), company-provided vehicle and paid vacation. Come join us for an unparalleled career opportunity and the best work family anywhere!Key Responsibilities:Build strategic relationships in a 12+ month, complex sales processCold call, prospect, network and develop new and existing marketsCommunicate effectively in various formats (written and oral) with key stakeholdersDevelop winning sales proposals and respond to complex RFPs in collaboration with our operating partners and proposal development resourcesIdentify necessary support resources to successfully close new businessLearn and follow the Compass Sales ProcessExceed annual new business target/quotaThis position entails up to 65% travel within the territory Qualifications:Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceAuthentic new business hunter with experience in the higher education sector preferredComputer skills including CRM, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat5+ years sales experience; preferred focus on 80% minimum new business (new client) focusA track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales quotas and targets over timeExcellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skillsStrong time management and territory development skillsAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesHigh energy level, positive attitude and overall likeabilityStrong executive presence, and the ability to progress further in the organizationHigh degree of personal accountability and integrity with emphasis on emotional intelligencePreference for candidates that are inspired by the Bon Appétit brand and its purpose to create Food Service for a Sustainable Future Preference for candidates who can effectively articulate the value of thisQualifications:Interested candidates should have a BA or equivalent experienceAuthentic new business hunter with experience of the Higher Education sector or the food service industryBuilder of strategic relationships with exposure and desire to work in a longer 12+ month, complex sales process5+ years sales experience; preferred focus on 80% minimum new business (new client) focusA track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas and targets over timeDeveloping winning sales proposals and responding to complex RFP'sHigh energy level and overall likeability, strong executive presence, and the ability to progress further in the organizationExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThis position entails up to 65% travel within the territoryHigh degree of personal accountability and integrity with emphasis on emotional intelligenceApply to Bon Appetit today!Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID: 1361604Bon AppetitCARMEN BAKER