Full-Time

Business Development Manager

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Buyers Edge Platform

Buyers Edge Platform

501-1,000 employees

Technology-driven foodservice supply chain solutions

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA + 2 more

More locations: Waltham, MA, USA | Lake Worth, FL, USA

This position is ideally hybrid based out of one of our offices, but can also be remotely based. Anticipated travel is 25% per year.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Market Research
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 1+ years of Restaurant/Foodservice sales experience
  • Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning
  • Efficient, detail-oriented, and well-organized
  • Have strong communication and relationship management skills
  • Excel in explaining complex information in ways that are easy to understand
  • Want to be part of a small team that’s motivated by helping others and serving the best interests of our clients
  • Like to work hard and have a thirst for knowledge with a 'do what it takes' attitude
  • Are flexible and thrive in fast-paced work environments
  • Aspire to a successful career in the foodservice industry
  • Crave an environment where you can develop professionally and personally
Responsibilities
  • Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings, conduct intro/follow-up calls and hold face to face meetings, produce paperwork for signature
  • Schedule and run presentations online, over the phone or in person
  • Research prospective accounts in targeted markets; identify, pursue and qualify good, new potential clients
  • Follow through to a successful agreement
  • Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients
  • Find and develop new markets and improve sales
  • Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events
  • Collaborate with support and sales teams to ensure that requirements are met
  • Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area you have been assigned
  • Develop proposals for clients
  • Develop goals and ensuring they are met
  • Major focus will be new business in the emerging, regional and national restaurant chain sector
  • Keeps all potential and current client/lead information current using CRM (Salesforce)
  • Makes sure sufficient research is done before engaging

Buyers Edge Platform focuses on enhancing the foodservice industry by leveraging technology and collective purchasing power. Their services include a digital procurement network, fresh solutions, supply chain management, and software tools that help foodservice operators, distributors, and manufacturers work more efficiently. By automating processes and providing better visibility into the supply chain, Buyers Edge Platform aims to reduce costs and streamline operations for over 200,000 operator locations in North America. Unlike competitors, they emphasize collaboration and partnership, positioning themselves as a strategic ally in the transition to a more automated foodservice landscape.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$425M

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion in Europe through acquisitions strengthens Buyers Edge's market position.
  • AI-driven analytics from Parsly optimize purchasing decisions for restaurants.
  • Foodservice Rewards program enhances customer retention and engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from other GPOs may dilute Foodservice Rewards' unique value.
  • Rapid European expansion may lead to integration challenges and cultural clashes.
  • Dependence on partners like allmanhall exposes Buyers Edge to potential partner risks.

What makes Buyers Edge Platform unique

  • Buyers Edge Platform launched Foodservice Rewards, a unique GPO loyalty program.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with allmanhall, enhance Buyers Edge's European market presence.
  • Acquisitions of tech firms like Parsly boost Buyers Edge's analytics capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
News Journal
Apr 7th, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Launches Foodservice Rewards - The Only GPO Program That Rewards Loyalty

Buyers Edge Platform launches Foodservice Rewards - the only GPO program that rewards loyalty.

PR Newswire
Mar 4th, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Expands Uk Presence Through Strategic Partnership With Allmanhall

LONDON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers Edge Platform, the leading foodservice procurement and technology company, announces its strategic partnership with allmanhall, a UK-based food procurement specialist. This partnership strengthens Buyers Edge Platform's presence in the UK market and enhances its ability to deliver innovative procurement solutions to foodservice operators. As part of this collaboration, allmanhall will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership, with Buyers Edge Platform European President, Daniel Wilson, joining the Board as a non-executive director in February 2025."Our mission is to be a leading provider of world-class food procurement solutions in our marketplace. We are thrilled to partner with Buyers Edge to help us achieve that mission. We are two family-owned and family-run businesses sharing a similar philosophy towards our client relationships and supply chain partners. allmanhall has enjoyed record growth in recent years and this investment will ensure we continue to remain a market leader, whilst investing in improvements and outstanding service and support for our valued clients and team." - Oliver Hall, allmanhall's managing director and co-founder."The vision of Buyers Edge Platform is to bring the foodservice industry's most successful companies together to create new value for foodservice clients and the industry at large," adds John Davie, CEO and founder of Buyers Edge Platform

PR Newswire
Jan 21st, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Expands European Presence With Acquisition Of Mmc In Switzerland

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland. This marks another significant step in Buyers Edge Platform's rapid expansion across Europe, following the acquisitions of The Full Range, Delta Procurement and MPP in the UK, S&F-Gruppe in Germany, Parsly in Sweden and Hoscat in the Netherlands last year, and Svenska Krögare in Sweden in 2023.These investments align with Buyers Edge Platform's broader strategy to create the largest Digital Procurement Network in Europe, mirroring their success achieved in the US. Through strategic acquisitions and investments, new country partnerships, and organic growth initiatives, Buyers Edge Platform is set to transform procurement, offering exceptional value to foodservice businesses across Europe.John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, shared his enthusiasm for the investment, stating, "MM&C provides Buyers Edge with an entry point into the Swiss market through a company that shares our values and customer-focused approach. This partnership is an excellent fit to support our expansion plans and advance our broader mission to transform procurement practices and empower businesses throughout Europe."Yann Meuterlos, CEO of MM&C, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "From the very first conversation with Buyers Edge Platform, it was clear we shared the same vision and values. We are both people-focused businesses that always put the customer first

Venture Capital
Jan 21st, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Expands in Europe with Acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland

Buyers Edge Platform expands in Europe with acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland.

Legal Community
Jan 17th, 2025
MLL Legal advises on Buyers Edge Platform’s acquisition of MMC - Legalcommunity.ch

Buyers Edge Platform, a global leader in technology and procurement solutions for the hospitality sector, has acquired Majestic Management & Consulting (MMC) SA, a Swiss company specialising in hospitality procurement. MLL Legal acted as legal advisor to Yann Meuterlos, CEO and seller of MMC. The team The MLL Legal team was led by Hélène Weidmann, […]