Food Service Commercial Growth Leader

Kinsa Group; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary target $150,000

Bonus 25% target

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Food Service Commercial & Business Development Manager will shape and execute the growth strategy for the Food Service division across the United States. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of a high-growth business, build strategic customer relationships, and lead a small team to deliver sustainable results.

You will identify opportunities in key Food Service segments, establish executive relationships with strategic accounts, lead complex negotiations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience within Food Service (QSR), food ingredients, dairy, beverage, or related industries.
• Proven success in delivering profitable growth and building strategic customer relationships in the food service sector.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience working in multinational organizations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within key Food Service segments, including operators, distributors, and emerging channels.
• Establish and nurture executive-level relationships with strategic accounts and industry stakeholders.
• Lead complex negotiations and customer development initiatives to strengthen partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative customer solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Executive presentations

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

The Food Service Commercial & Business Development Manager will shape and execute the growth strategy for the Food Service division across the United States. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of a high-growth business, build strategic customer relationships, and lead a small team to deliver sustainable results.

You will identify opportunities in key Food Service segments, establish executive relationships with strategic accounts, lead complex negotiations, and