About the Role
The Global Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the food and nutraceutical sectors worldwide. The role requires a strategic, results-oriented individual with deep knowledge of global food markets, strong commercial skills, and experience building and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate is a proactive business developer who can identify emerging trends, new customer segments, and strategic partnerships to expand the company's footprint and achieve sales targets.
Responsibilities
- Grow revenue by developing existing accounts and sourcing new customers.
- Retain and profitably grow sales volume, revenue, and profitability within assigned accounts, territory, or market segment.
- Sell additional products and services to current customers.
- Identify additional buyers within existing customer locations.
- Expand sales into additional customer locations, including Toll Manufacturers and Contract Manufacturers.
- Sell the company’s complete portfolio of products and services.
- Lead all aspects of the sales process, including solution development and proposal delivery.
- Develop customer account plans through joint company/customer planning processes.
- Proactively manage customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Maintain accurate customer pricing and purchase order information.
- Assist Purchasing with supplier development, negotiations, and product sourcing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of vitamin functionality, including dosing, food applications, analytical methods, and vitamin pre-blend formulations.
- Strong understanding of nutritional ingredients and negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to R&D teams and explain product benefits to various stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States and Canada.
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Business, or a related field preferred.
Equal Opportunity
- Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status.
- We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
