Manager, Business Development – Food & Beverage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead business development initiatives within a specified geographic area or customer segment in the Food & Beverage utility sector.

• Discover unexploited opportunities and draw in new clients to enhance Solenis’ presence and market share.

• Work alongside the Corporate Accounts team to implement sales strategies that align with broader organizational objectives while addressing the specific requirements of your territory.

• Assist in the introduction of new products as part of an innovative, customer-focused acquisition strategy.

• Provide valuable market insights and customer feedback to the marketing and R&D teams to influence future developments.

• Cultivate trusted, long-lasting relationships with senior partners and decision-makers at key customer organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience (typically over 5 years) in sales or business development, demonstrating success in complex B2B settings — preferably in the utilities, water treatment, or food and beverage industries.

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent experience that showcases your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative sales environment.

• A proven history of successfully navigating competitive markets, managing key accounts, and seizing new business opportunities with strategic finesse.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a dedication to ongoing learning, with the inquisitiveness to identify customer needs and the resilience to tackle evolving challenges.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan

• Continuous professional development with numerous growth opportunities!

• Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, additional floating holidays, and sick time

• Competitive salary and sales incentive plan

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions

• Company vehicle