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Job Summary
Church & Dwight is seeking a Business Development Manager - Food Service to join our team. This is a dynamic sales position that emphasizes proactive outreach and securing new business for our Foodservice division. This role involves collaborating across various departments to acquire strategic new accounts in sectors such as Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), multi-unit dining establishments, Retailer Prepared Foods, and B2B manufacturing.
About the Role
This highly entrepreneurial position requires a proactive hunter mentality, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth strategies. The ideal candidate excels at building relationships, navigating complex distribution networks, and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.
Work Environment
Remote: This role is performed on a remote basis. Occasional attendance at in-person meetings required as business needs dictate.
Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Drive New Business Growth
Identify, prioritize, and secure new account opportunities across target Foodservice segments
Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract negotiation and closing
Achieve Revenue & Profit Targets
Deliver against annual sales and profitability objectives
Maintain a strong pipeline to ensure consistent performance against goals
Distributor & Channel Engagement
Build and manage relationships with key Foodservice distributors (e.g., Sysco, US Foods, Dot)
Partner with Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) to drive field execution and opportunity conversion
Strategic Account Development
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal Foodservice, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to win and onboard new accounts
Develop and execute customer-specific growth strategies and joint business plans
Market & Customer Insights
Leverage end-user insights and industry trends to identify whitespace opportunities
Provide input on product innovation, assortment expansion, and go-to-market strategies
Pipeline & Performance Management
Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, forecasting, and activity reporting within CRM systems
Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to maximize conversion and ROI
Brand Activation & Training
Lead customer-facing events, culinary demonstrations, and trade show participation to generate demand. Deliver training programs for distributor partners and end users to drive product adoption
Travel up to ~60% to support customer engagement, distributor alignment, and market development
Skills and Competencies
Strong sales skills in value-added selling and branded products
Ability to balance sales and profitability
Experience working with a CRM program
Excellent selling skills in one-on-one, as well, as group settings
Computer literate and working knowledge of MS Office.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and takes ownership of assigned projects
Works well independently and as part of a team
Embraces change and technology
Negotiating skills/deal structure development
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Management, Marketing, or related field.
7+ years of sales experience in the Foodservice and/or B2B Industry, preferably within consumer-packaged goods.
Familiarity with foodservice distribution (e.g., Dot Foods, US Foods, Sysco) and national operators.
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