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Leoforce
Foodservice Business Development Manager
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What they do
A Business Development Manager identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Builds customer relationships and partnerships and negotiates business deals. Works with senior marketing and sales staff to increase sales opportunities.
$141,538 / year median in California
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Experience:
Mid Level Salary:
$90,000- $120,000 per year Job Details
- What You'll Do Build and execute a strategic sales approach that drives consistent revenue growth and expands our market presence Hunt for new business across distributors, restaurant groups, and institutional buyers — and close deals that stick Serve as the go-to resource for your client portfolio, ensuring every account feels valued and supported Own negotiations on pricing, terms, and timelines with a win-win mindset Get in front of customers regularly through visits, product demos, and meaningful follow-ups Work hand-in-hand with our purchasing, operations, and logistics teams to deliver a seamless customer experience Keep a sharp eye on market trends and competitive moves — turning insights into action Keep your pipeline organized and your CRM spotless Fly the company flag at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings Be the voice of the customer internally — sharing feedback that shapes our products and marketing direction What You Bring Real knowledge of food ingredients and how they perform in production environments The ability to read a room, understand what drives a customer's business, and speak their language A reputation for being someone people trust — and want to keep doing business with Sharp communication skills, whether you're on a sales call, writing a proposal, or presenting to a room The drive to manage your own territory and hit your numbers without needing someone to light a fire under you A bit about us:•Our client is a family-owned food manufacturing company rooted in Sicilian heritage and built on a passion for authentic, high-quality specialty oils.
- What Our Client Offers Family-oriented company culture Growing second-generation business with long-term stability Opportunity to work closely with leadership and operations Collaborative and supportive team environment Competitive compensation and benefits package #manufacturing #business-development #account-management #crm-software #tier1