Business Development Manager - CPG Industry

Business Development Manager - CPG Industry

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A highly motivated and results-driven Sales Development Manager with a strong background in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, preferably with experience in food products, is sought to join a dynamic and growth-focused team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying market opportunities to support the development of new products, clients, and territories. This role involves nurturing leads and contributing to strategic business growth initiatives.

Fluency in English and Spanish, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, is essential.

• Market Research and Opportunity Identification: conduct thorough market analysis to pinpoint new business opportunities across various territories or market segments, studying competitive landscape, consumer demand, market trends, and socioeconomic factors influencing business success.
• Market Entry Strategy & Product Portfolio Development: develop comprehensive strategies for entering new markets or launching new products, selecting suitable business models, defining pricing, forging strategic alliances, and adapting products to local market needs.
• Business Relations, Networking & Partnership Management: establish and nurture relationships with key partners, prospective clients, and other stakeholders within new territories, negotiating agreements, building strategic alliances, and participating in business networks and industry events. Focus on engaging both small distributors and direct/indirect retailers across potential markets.
• Training & Development: provide training and development to the marketing team in established territories, covering characteristics of new markets or products, sales strategies, and cultural adaptations required for successful expansion.
• Performance Monitoring & Evaluation: monitor performance metrics and make necessary adjustments to ensure company objectives are consistently met.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, and marketing roles, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of lead generation methods and business growth strategies.
• Heavy travel as needed.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.

Mission Foods is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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