Now Hiring - Fusion Gourmet, Inc. - Business Development Manager in Rancho Dominguez, CA

Full description of the position

Company Description Fusion Gourmet is a specialty food company based in Rancho Dominguez, CA, dedicated to crafting and distributing premium snack products--including cookies, candies, wafers, and crackers. Our products are sold nationwide through a wide range of retail channels as well as through specialty food distributors. With over 25 years of profitable growth, we continue to expand and are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team for a full-time, on-site position. Role Description

• Responsible for the development, management and growth of targeted market segments including natural and specialty retailers, conventional supermarkets, specialty distributors as well as alternative trades
• Manage and grow existing accounts through responsible and proactive account management
• Work with brokers to develop and manage opportunities on an account or segment specific basis
• Assist with planning and participating in specialty food tradeshows (3 to 5 per year)
• Work with logistics and order processing teams to ensure highest level of customer service
• Handle all aspects of vendor and item setup for new and existing accounts
• Assist with planning and managing promotional activities for key accounts
• Conduct key account presentations for new and existing business

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience selling specialty food products
• Strong understanding of the specialty food segment as well as experience in selling to major retailers and distributors
• Strong skills in Business Development, Sales Strategies, and Account Management
• Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills with the ability to build meaningful client relationships
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address client needs effectively
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Must be resourceful, highly dependable, efficient and detailed oriented.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person