Director of Business Development- Higher Education (Food Service Management) (Remote) - Genuine Foods : Job Details

Director of Business Development- Higher Education (Food Service Management) (Remote)

Genuine Foods

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-17T00:42:56Z

Job Description :
About Genuine Foods

At Genuine Foods, we're building the future of food service—one partnership, one meal, one community at a time. We create exceptional dining experiences focused on culinary excellence, hospitality, and wellness—unlocking potential and fueling connection in every community we serve. As a fast-growing, purpose-driven company operating nationwide, we're looking for bold, passionate leaders to help us expand our impact across schools, campuses, healthcare facilities, and beyond.

Director of Business Development – Higher Education

Genuine Foods | Remote (with travel)

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Business Development – Higher Education to lead sales efforts in the college and university segment. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial sales leader with a proven track record of selling contract foodservice management solutions to higher education institutions. This individual thrives on building meaningful relationships, crafting tailored solutions, and driving measurable growth through a consultative sales process.

This is a remote role with national travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Sales Strategy: Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve revenue goals within the higher education market.
  • Pipeline Development: Build and manage a three-year pipeline of qualified prospects; leverage CRM tools for tracking and communication.
  • Proposal & RFP Management: Evaluate RFPs and RFIs; lead the development of proposals using company resources and financial modeling tools.
  • Client Engagement: Manage client relationships throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, presentations, tastings, and negotiations.
  • Industry & Market Research: Stay informed on competitor activity, industry trends, and client needs to refine sales strategies.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain knowledge of contracting regulations and institutional requirements for higher education clients.
  • Internal Collaboration: Partner with culinary, operations, marketing, and leadership teams to develop client-centered solutions.
  • Reporting: Provide regular updates on sales activity, pipeline, and market intelligence; ensure CRM data accuracy.
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