Business Development Manager

Converge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Chicago to own and grow its distribution network across the USA. You will identify opportunities, establish new distribution partnerships, and deepen relationships with key distributors and commercial partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of FMCG business development or sales, proven distributor management across the USA, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development or sales experience within FMCG.
• Strong experience managing distributors and distribution networks across the USA.
• Proven track record of expanding market presence and developing new business opportunities.
• Good understanding of the US FMCG market, retail landscape, and routes to market.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term distributor relationships.
• Experience managing sales performance, market development, and commercial growth.
• Fluency in Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic is preferred.
• Must be based in the USA, ideally in or around Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand the distribution network across the USA.
• Develop and close new distribution opportunities and partnerships.
• Strengthen existing distributor relationships and drive commercial growth.
• Collaborate with distributors and partners to identify growth opportunities and routes to market.
• Take ownership of distribution growth for the US market.

Skills

FMCG sales experience

Distributor management

Negotiation skills

Market development

US market knowledge

Language fluency (Hindi/Urdu/Arabic)

Job description

Business Development Manager | Chicago, USA

What This Role Is About

Our client, a well-known FMCG brand, is looking for a Business Development Manager, based in Chicago, to manage and expand its distribution network across the USA.

The role will focus on developing new distribution opportunities, strengthening existing partnerships, and expanding the brand’s presence across key markets. You will work closely with distributors and commercial partners to identify growth opportunities and build a strong route to market.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong FMCG commercial experience who understands the US market and can take ownership of distribution growth and business development.

The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit

• 5+ years of business development or sales experience within FMCG
• Strong experience managing distributors and distribution networks across the USA
• Proven track record of expanding market presence and developing new business opportunities
• Good understanding of the US FMCG market, retail landscape, and routes to market
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term distributor relationships
• Experience managing sales performance, market development, and commercial growth
• Fluency in Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic is preferred
• Must be based in the USA, ideally in or around Chicago

This is an opportunity to take ownership of distribution growth for a well-known FMCG brand and play a key role in expanding its presence across the US market.