Business Development Manager – Food Industry

Chefs First Choice is an Australian family-owned manufacturer of dried food products, many which are among the most trusted in the industry. The company enjoys a strong reputation among chefs and industrial manufactures for products that are highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value.

Our mission is to create products of the highest quality to ensure easy preparation with guaranteed results at prices guaranteed to satisfy. We are committed to R&D to expand our range and to ensure we continually create & offer innovative products.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and well-rounded BDM who networks, makes connection, builds relationships and pursues opportunities. You will lead our efforts to generate revenue with new and existing clients by executing a disciplined new business development protocol.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, focused and have strong communication skills and influencer with the ability to think strategically.

Position/Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Managing Director to make a real difference in this business - someone who thinks outside the box, who can connect R&D, innovation and business growth.
• Minimum two years' experience within Food Service and Dry Food Ingredients
• Work closely with R&D to innovate products to meet with customer’s expectation and maintaining positive business and customer relationship.
• proven experience, preferably with a background in food manufacturing and dry food ingredients
• Additional duties will include development of 12-month product sales forecasts, reports on current business development activities, identification and implementation of promotional opportunities to support the ongoing innovation and growth plans, and achievement of set sales targets and budgets. Mentor employees to help them achieve individual ad team objectives.

You will be:

• Engaging and Confident
• Up for a Challenge
• Very hands-on
• Self-motivated, results and achievement orientated
• Loyal, Authentic, Honest and Trustworthy

What’s on offer:

• Opportunity to advance
• Learning different aspects of the business
• Flexibility
• Strong workplace culture
• Creative bonuses
• Career development into General Manager