Director of Growth & Business Development

Director of Growth & Business Development

Company: Taco Libre Restaurant Group
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
Salary: $70,000–$85,000 per year
Additional Pay: Performance-based bonuses
Work Location: In person

Job Summary

Taco Libre Restaurant Group is a rapidly growing, family-owned hospitality company operating multiple restaurants, catering services, event venues, and retail businesses throughout Minnesota.

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Director of Growth & Business Development to lead sales initiatives, generate new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth across our brands.

This position works directly with company ownership and requires a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in sales, strong leadership abilities, and excellent business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, cold outreach, networking, and relationship building.
• Drive sales for catering services, private events, corporate accounts, and venue rentals.
• Identify potential clients, conduct sales meetings, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals.
• Establish long-term partnerships with businesses, corporations, and community organizations.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue across multiple company brands.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and consistently follow up with prospective clients.
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales and revenue targets.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to develop campaigns that generate measurable sales results.
• Assist with new location openings, business expansion, and growth initiatives.
• Provide regular sales reports and performance updates directly to ownership.
• Represent the organization professionally at meetings, networking events, and business functions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional sales or business development experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong closing, negotiation, prospecting, and client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines and generating new business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
• Professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and standard business software.
• Ability to travel between company locations throughout the Twin Cities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, corporate sales, or account management.
• Background in hospitality, restaurants, catering, or event sales.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships.
• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Compensation

• Annual base salary of $70,000–$85,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to sales achievements and company growth.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing hospitality organization.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a sales-driven professional who takes initiative, understands how to generate revenue, and can confidently build relationships and close business opportunities.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, organized, accountable, and comfortable working directly with ownership in a fast-paced business environment.

This is a sales-focused leadership position. Applicants must have demonstrated sales experience and the ability to produce measurable business results.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000