Business Development Executive

SwissBake® | Innovative Baking Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baking solutions company is seeking a Business Development Executive in Mumbai. This full-time role focuses on engaging with bakery owners and distributors to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage independent sales responsibilities. You will also conduct product demos and maintain client relationships, contributing to overall business development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sales experience, ideally in FMCG, bakery, foodservice, HoReCa, or hospitality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with field work and self-generated business development.

Responsibilities

• Engage with bakery owners, café owners, and distributors.
• Drive regional sales growth and manage end-to-end sales activities.
• Conduct product demos, sampling sessions, and sales presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

SwissBake® leads in innovation, production, exports & supply of professional‑grade bakery ingredients, with a strong global presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (GCC).

With over 40+ years of experience, we specialise in research & development and marketing with a commitment to deliver innovative baking solutions across diverse HoReCa and baking industry segments. Our extensive product portfolio includes over 200+ bakery ingredients trusted by B2B professionals worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Business Development Executive to join SwissBake. This is a sales‑focused role where you will engage with bakery owners, café owners, cloud kitchens, purchase managers, and distributors to convert them into long‑term customers. You will drive regional sales growth, expand SwissBake’s presence in your assigned territory, manage end‑to‑end sales activities, and support overall business development and will work on daily assigned leads.

What You’ll Do

• Work on daily leads provided by the company, ensuring timely follow‑ups and high conversion.
• Generate your own leads through market visits, online research, references, cold outreach, and local business mapping.
• Understand customer needs and recommend the right SwissBake products.
• Conduct product demos, sampling sessions, and sales presentations to drive interest and conversions.

Client & Partner Relationship Building

• Build strong relationships with bakery owners, café operators, cloud kitchens, chefs, and purchase managers.
• Collaborate with distributors and channel partners to support order flow and market growth.
• Maintain regular communication to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

End‑to‑End Sales Ownership

• Coordinate with internal teams (R&D, logistics, accounts) for smooth onboarding and issue resolution.
• Track repeat orders, customer usage patterns, and product movement.

Market Visits & Territory Management

• Be open to traveling within your assigned region for client meetings, sampling sessions, and distributor visits.
• Gather on‑ground insights on competitors, customer needs, and market trends.
• Represent and strengthen the SwissBake brand in your territory.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of sales experience, ideally in FMCG, bakery, foodservice, HoReCa, or hospitality.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with owners, chefs, purchase managers, and distributors.
• Comfortable with field work, daily assigned leads, and self‑generated business development.
• Target‑driven, proactive, and confident in managing independent sales responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and follow‑up skills.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing

Industries

Manufacturing