In this key Business Development Manager role, you will focus on establishing high-value partnerships across various services and markets nationwide, and develop and execute a strategic sales plan to identify and secure new business opportunities within the food manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage your existing industry relationships and book of business to quickly establish a pipeline of prospective clients.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at food manufacturers.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential opportunities for new product offerings.
- Meet and exceed sales targets, delivering consistent revenue growth and contributing to the company’s bottom line.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and generate leads.
- Report on strategic goals, performance against timeframes, and financial budgets.
- Provide detailed reports to senior management on client and product development strategies.
Qualifications / Experience:
- The ability to hit the ground running
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events as needed.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of companies first venture into this specialized area. With few competitors in manufacturing sector, you will have the chance to offer a distinctive set of products to the market at strong production capacity levels.