Business Development Manager - Food Production Engineering

Cincinnati, Ohio / Minneapolis, Minnesota / Atlanta, Georgia / Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Madison, WisconsinBusiness Development/Sales/Marketing /Full Time Exempt /RemoteFoth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. Primary Responsibilities: Identify and qualify new potential client partners and projects within the food manufacturing industry Build new and maintain existing client relationships P&L responsibilities for capital execution projects within a client account portfolio Presentation development and delivery skillsDemonstrated strategic decision makingBuild new client relationships and maintain existing client relationshipsAbility to travel with short noticeRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or relevant professional experience10+ years of food products (or related) capital project engineering or manufacturing experience7+ years of sales, account management, client development experience3+ years of supervisory experienceRequired Previous Recent Experience with the Following: Management of client relationships (new and existing)Management of cross functional stakeholdersContract negotiation, management and administration Account management experience Ability to perform revenue projections Preferred Qualifications: Experience across a mix of food production clients - brand owners, co-packers, private label, prepared meals, commissary, etc.Established network of industry connections in the Food manufacturing industryExperience in Engineering, Procure, and Construct (EPC) and/or Engineering-Led Design-Build project delivery approaches.Ability to navigate social media platforms for business purposesCRM platform experienceProject Management ProfessionalCapital projects portfolio management$140,000 - $170,000 a yearAll Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.