Business Development Manager

3-5 years of consumer-packaged goods experience. 2-3 years of sales experience. Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Deep understanding of the food and beverage distribution network and retail landscape. Ability to speak to trends in the food and beverage marketplace. Strong analytical and strategic thinker. Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. Creative problem solver who strives for results. Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently. Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Expert-level written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with clients, customers, & colleagues. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat.

Achieves sales objectives for clients and C.A. Carlin. Tracks new/lost business and proposes solutions for profitability. Analyzes client business trends using syndicated and retailer data. Secures new business and pitches brand partnership opportunities. Assists Director of Business Development in reviewing business leads. Manages company's portfolio of clients. Leads and manages on-boarding functions for new and expanding clients. Analyzes food and beverage industry trends and makes relationship recommendations. Spearheads strategic projects to improve department processes. Manages business leads through various sources.