Are you passionate about alternative protein Look no further! We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team and to proudly represent our alternative protein brands and further develop the category!
We are a fine food distributor who select the best ingredients from the word and share them with our customers. We are searching for an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, a sense of ownership and accountability who can work within a budget while creating maximum impact to join our dynamic team.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy with a focus on driving growth of the brands within the alternative protein category
- Build and maintain relationships with key accounts across the horeca sector
- Identify and build a strong customer pipeline and converting potential leads into new accounts
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to share input and insight to marketing campaigns
- Maintain relationships with beverage suppliers and work closely together to develop and execute sales strategies
- Train and educate sales teams on the features, benefits, and selling techniques for the alternative protein
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging beverages, competitor activities and potential opportunities
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role within the hospitality industry or strong sales experience
- Deep knowledge of the alternative protein/plant-based/food tech industry including suppliers, brands, customers and trends
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
- Ability to be self motivated with and entrepreneurial sprit willing to take ownership of tasks
