Food & Beverage Growth BDM – Midwest (Hunter Role)

Pursuit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 205,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO

Full benefits

Company car

Job summary

Pursuit is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Food & Beverage sector, based in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Minneapolis. You will target wet-process applications within the industry and build on an established $2.5–$3M book of business, with the potential to exceed $300k in first-year earnings for top performers.

This hunter role offers a strong base salary and uncapped commissions, with up to 40% travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years new business sales success in process automation, or capital equipment within Food & Beverage.
• Wet process food and beverage experience (liquids, 3A/FDA regulations).

Responsibilities

• Develop and close new business in F&B automation.
• Leverage a ~$2.5-3M existing book to grow pipeline across the food & beverage sector.
• Travel up to 40% domestically; base location in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Minneapolis.

Skills

New Business Sales

Process Automation

F&B Industry Experience

Wet Process F&B

Job description

Pursuit is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Food & Beverage sector, based in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Minneapolis. You will target wet-process applications within the industry and build on an established $2.5–$3M book of business, with the potential to exceed $300k in first-year earnings for top performers.

This hunter role offers a strong base salary and uncapped commissions, with up to 40% travel nationwide.