[Remote] Business Development Manager - South

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aramark UK is a global leader in food and facilities services, dedicated to serving millions of guests daily. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new member growth and expand their presence in the K–12 school foodservice market, managing the full sales cycle and ensuring strong retention of priority accounts.ResponsibilitiesProactively build, qualify, and maintain a healthy regional sales pipeline, to pursue new K-12 school district accounts to achieve defined sales goalsOwn the full sales cycle from initial engagement through execution of a signed Letter of Participation, demonstrating accountability for deal progression and closeLeverage regional market data, referrals, trade shows, and existing K–12 relationships to generate and advance new opportunitiesAccurately document all sales activities, opportunities, and member interactions in Salesforce in a timely mannerEvaluate and track progress toward regional sales objectives, providing visibility to results, risks, and opportunitiesPartner with internal Operations teams to ensure all enrollment requirements are completed accurately and on scheduleConsistently nurture priority accounts, using structured communications and scheduled business reviews to drive long-term program participation and member satisfactionConduct periodic business reviews to assess outcomes, align objectives, and surface opportunities for deeper partnership or expansionComplete assigned member tasks, requests, and action items within Salesforce in accordance with service expectationsDefine and attend critical State and local School Nutrition Association (SNA) conferences and chapter meetings to generate sales leads, maintain visibility and strengthen relationshipsShare market trends, competitive insights, and member feedback with Sales, Marketing, and internal IPS teams to inform strategy and messagingCollaborate cross‑functionally to support regional growth initiatives and improve the overall member experienceDemonstrate an enterprise mindset by aligning individual efforts with broader organizational goals and growth prioritiesThis position operates in a remote office setting, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, meeting cameras, and phones. Limited storage for IPS banners and sales collateral is requiredSome travel (driving and flying) is necessary20% overnight travel for industry conferences and meetingsSkillsMinimum of 5+ years of high-volume sales experience within the Foodservice segment (K-12 experience a plus)Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, managing a full sales cycle from prospecting to closeStrong ability to develop and execute regional sales plans, identify opportunities, and drive revenue growthDemonstrated success in cold calling, outbound prospecting, and pipeline development with consistent activity levelsExperience managing key accounts and building long-term customer relationships to drive retention and growthAbility to influence decision-makers across multiple stakeholders (districts, distributors, and internal teams)Strong understanding of sales reporting and pipeline management (CRM experience required; Salesforce preferred)Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in-person and virtual, with confidence leading sales conversationsAbility to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive results with minimal oversightCompany OverviewAt Aramark, we create memorable food experiences where people work, learn, recover and play by channelling a collective passion for food and service. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in London, England, GB, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://aramark.co.uk.