Designation- Business Development Executive – Food Division
Location- Mumbai
Reporting to- Country Food Manager
Age- 25 -30 years
Qualification- Chemistry Graduate/ /PGDM(Marketing), Food Tech or Sales/Marketing BBM/MBA
Experience- Preferable in Food or Nutraceutical with 3 to 4 years
Responsibilities-
1. Identify and develop new business opportunities in the food ingredients segment.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
3. Promote and position the company’s portfolio of food ingredients
4. Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
5. Coordinate with technical and product management teams for sample submissions, trials, and customer support.
6. Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and commercial terms to customers
7. Participate in exhibitions, seminars to represent the company
8. Maintain proper documentation of client interactions, forecasts, and follow-ups through CRM.
9. Achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets and report sales performance regularly.
Skills / Knowledge required ( key points for search )
1. Ability to understand technical aspects of food ingredients and applications.
2. Result-oriented with good negotiation and problem-solving skills.
3. Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CRM tools is an advantage
4. Knowledge of food regulatory standards (FSSAI)
5. Experience in customer presentations and technical discussions
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Willingness to travel as required
JOB SUMMARY- The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and promoting food ingredient solutions across various sectors such as bakery, beverage, dairy, confectionery, nutraceuticals, and processed foods. This role demands strong market knowledge, customer orientation, and communication skills to drive sales growth.