Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify and engage potential customers in need of ingredients and supply chain solutions within Bridgewell Agribusiness.

• Collaborate with both domestic and international suppliers and transportation providers.

• Dedicate significant time to working with prospective clients and suppliers to address current challenges and foster future innovations.

• Explore new and innovative ingredients for clients, enhancing innovation and brand identity.

• Create, develop, and increase sales opportunities within the Food sales divisions.

• Assess domestic market demands and manage sourcing opportunities that the BWAB International group can efficiently supply.

• Identify international sourcing opportunities for ingredients related to refined oils and grains sales groups.

• Organize cross-departmental meetings and facilitate the flow of information.

• Spend considerable time with customers and production facilities to promote and test product offerings.

• Report directly to the General Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation in logical reasoning, mathematics, quantitative, and analytical skills; relevant examples include Applied Science and Food Science.

• Coursework in sales, marketing, Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology is advantageous but not mandatory.

• High intelligence and academic excellence as demonstrated through GPA and/or other achievements.

• Strong confidence and a genuine desire to interact with people, build relationships, and collaborate within a team setting.

• Outstanding interpersonal communication and persuasive abilities, both in person and over the phone.

• Excellent spatial, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Proficient and effective use of the internet, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and AI tools for research, prospecting, and problem-solving.

• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as required, including by car and airplane.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship inquiries will be addressed in the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k program with employer matching after six months of employment.

• Accrual of 18 days of PTO, in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours, which increase with tenure.

• Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, EAP services, and more.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on the first of the month following employment commencement.