Growth Director, Food Industry Partnerships

Roskam Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive profitable sales growth and expand partnerships across our food manufacturing ecosystem. The role reports to the CCO and leverages R&D strengths to win new business.

The candidate should have over a decade of B2B sales experience in food sectors, plus strong strategic and collaborative skills. Expect 50–70% travel for customer visits, trade shows, and market scouting, with a competitive total compensation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of B2B sales experience in food or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% for customer visits and events.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable annual sales growth and exceed targets.
• Target and attract key accounts with emphasis on R&D and partnerships.
• Build long-term relationships through tours, demos, and collaborative problem solving.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to tailor proposals and deliver innovative solutions.
• Monitor pipeline performance and customer retention to grow revenue.
• Stay ahead of market trends and industry events.

Skills

B2B sales

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Roskam Foods is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive profitable sales growth and expand partnerships across our food manufacturing ecosystem. The role reports to the CCO and leverages R&D strengths to win new business.

The candidate should have over a decade of B2B sales experience in food sectors, plus strong strategic and collaborative skills. Expect 50–70% travel for customer visits, trade shows, and market scouting, with a competitive total compensation.