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Retail Selling - Business Development Manager

Job in Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, 60009, USA
Listing for: Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Management, Business Development, Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Grecian Delight | Kronos Food (GDK) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio includes gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, and value-added bakery products. We serve over 400 food service distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and are present in the top 40 U.S. retailers.

Our vision is to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine, with the aim that every table or menu worldwide serves our flavors. Our mission is to be top of mind with customers as the preferred and trusted company by delivering mutual value and acting with urgency.

Guiding Principles:
Customer Centricity, Ownership and Empathy, Conscious Leadership, Competitive Spirit. We seek individuals who resonate with these values to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation, and to foster a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the creation and execution of innovation strategies for Club and Mass retailers (Costco, Sam’s, Walmart, Target), aligning retailer needs with consumer insights, market trends and company goals.
  • Identify and translate consumer, culinary, and category trends into actionable innovation opportunities.
  • Build business cases to evaluate opportunities, including financial modeling, margin and market analysis.
  • Commission and oversee cross-functional project teams in partnership with a Commercialization Project Manager, ensuring successful product development and execution.
  • Champion new product launches, coordinating packaging design, commercialization, and activation efforts with Marketing, Innovation, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Support sales teams with sell-in presentations and effective tools to drive adoption.
  • Monitor and analyze post-launch product performance, providing recommendations for optimization and long-term success.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Retail Sales and Marketing/Innovation teams to ensure retailer needs are addressed in innovation planning.
  • Guide agency and vendor partnerships in coordination with marketing and procurement teams to develop packaging, marketing toolkits, and customer-facing collateral.
  • Drive a collaborative, consumer-first approach to innovation, ensuring alignment between departments and external partners.
  • Travel up to 20% of the time.
  • What you need to have
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
    • 5+ years of experience in marketing, product development, or innovation within CPG food categories.
    • Experience with Club and/or Mass retail accounts preferred.
    • Proven success in launching new products and building long-term growth platforms.
    • Strong analytical and commercial skills with expertise in financial modeling and market evaluation.
    • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels.
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
    • Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint and Excel (heavy users preferred).
    Required Core Competencies
    • Strategic Innovation Leadership – identify and execute growth opportunities through consumer-driven innovation.
    • Business Acumen – expertise in financial modeling, P&L management, and market dynamics.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration – skilled at aligning R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing for seamless execution.
    • Communication & Storytelling – exceptional written and verbal skills to craft compelling product narratives.
    • Project Management – highly organized and detail-oriented with experience managing complex projects.
    • Adaptability & Initiative – thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership to drive results.
    Why work with us

    At Grecian Delight | Kronos Food, we blend innovation with reverence for tradition. We are committed to supporting our employees with a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and opportunities for…

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