Business Development Manager with Beverages or Food Service Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Business Development Manager with Beverages or Food Service Experience

My name is Bill Stevens, and I have a new full-time Business Development Manager opportunity available that could be of interest to you, please review my specification below and I am available at any time to speak with you so please feel free to call me.

The ideal candidate should also possess a green card or be of citizenship. No Visa entanglements and no H1-B holding company submittals.

This position pays $75,000 - $85,000 plus a comprehensive benefit package plus an STI (Short Term Incentive) of 10%. There will also be a $100/month cell phone allowance and a sales incentive program.

This role will focus on driving execution at both the distributor and retail level while serving as a key connection point between distribution partners, retailers, and internal leadership teams. The Business Development Manager will play a critical role in expanding distribution, increasing brand visibility, and driving profitable sales growth across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the surrounding Greater New York territory.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, proactive, and energized by building an innovative brand within a fast-paced startup environment. This individual should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and adapting quickly to evolving business needs while maintaining a strong focus on execution and results.

We are looking for a self-starter with a challenger-brand mentality who thrives in the field, builds strong relationships, and brings passion and urgency to every market visit.

Responsibilities:

Drive sales growth and execution throughout the assigned Greater New York territory

Build profitable volume through expanded distribution, merchandising excellence, and strong promotional execution

Conduct route rides, crew drives, distributor market visits, and conduct influential accounts calls to strengthen retail execution and identify growth opportunities

Secure new points of distribution, displays, secondary placements, cold box opportunities, and incremental shelf space

Educate, motivate, and support distributor sales teams through scheduled trainings and regular market engagement

Ensure flawless execution of promotional programs, including displays, planogram compliance, point-of-sale placement, and feature activity

Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and sales performance to identify opportunities and recommend strategic actions

Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and leadership teams to support launches, demos, sampling initiatives, and local market activations

Communicate market opportunities, execution updates, and challenges clearly and consistently to internal stakeholders

Continuously prioritize territory focus based on retailer initiatives, seasonal opportunities, promotional calendars, and new product launches

Represent the firm with professionalism, energy, and a growth-oriented mindset in the marketplace

Qualifications:

Two plus years of experience in either the beverage, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) sales, food service or foods sales

Experience working with distributors, retailers, and/or DSD environments strongly preferred

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and time management abilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic sales reporting tools

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance required

Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Willingness to travel throughout the Greater New York territory

The ideal candidate should be based within the greater New York City area, Manhattan or Brooklyn preferred

The interview process will include an initial phone or virtual interview screening.

Please let me know your interest in this position, availability to interview and start for this position along with a copy of your recent resume or please feel free to call me at any time with any questions.

Regards

Bill Stevens

Senior Technical Recruiter
PRI Technology

Denville, New Jersey 07834

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