We are hiring a Business Development Manager for Spain & Portugal. The role involves maintaining existing customer relationships and developing new ones within the territory. The candidate will provide excellent customer service and promote industry-leading products at competitive prices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed market profiles and identify opportunities using social media, insights, reports, publications, and market contacts.
- Collaborate with product management, R&D, and quality teams on new projects and opportunities.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
- Travel for in-person meetings to promote products, strengthen relationships, address queries, and showcase the full product portfolio.
- Develop customer strategies and activation plans.
- Prepare sales quotes, negotiate prices, and close sales with effective business solutions.
- Stay informed about the product portfolio and industry trends through events, seminars, and memberships.
- Coordinate with customer service and internal teams on customer queries.
- Monitor financial and operational performance using internal data.
- Work with customers on forecasts to support financial and supply chain planning.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food/Nutrition Science, Sales & Marketing, or related field.
- Experience managing customer bases in FMCG/Food Industry.
- Strong commercial acumen and desire to grow new business.
- Results-oriented with team problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication with all levels of personnel, customers, and vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work flexible hours.
- Fluent in Spanish and English; French language skills are a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, and social media platforms like LinkedIn.
Work Environment:
This position is based in Spain with hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance.
What We Offer:
Opportunities for global career development, ongoing learning through our platform, and a competitive package including staff discounts.