Growth-Focused Business Development Manager | Data-Driven Strategy

High Liner Foods Incorporated.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Job summary

High Liner Foods Incorporated. is seeking a Manager of Business Development to drive sales growth through data-driven forecasting, strategic planning, and financial analysis across key retail accounts. You will partner with Sales, Finance, and Revenue Growth Management to optimize trade investment and deliver actionable insights.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency, cross-functional teamwork, and a customer-focused approach to business planning and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Business Development, Sales Operations, Trade Marketing, or Sales Finance.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to build forecast consensus and flag risks and opportunities.
• Support the monthly demand planning cycle by providing data and insights.
• Track and reconcile trade budgets with Finance and Sales, ensuring governance and reporting.
• Assist with post-event evaluations and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Develop and distribute regular reports and dashboards (volume, sales, margin, deductions).
• Work with National Account Managers to develop customer strategies and joint business plans.
• Analyze sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities, supporting pricing and product mix recommendations.
• Coordinate inputs for key business reviews with Finance, Sales, and Revenue Growth Management.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

BI tools

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

BI dashboards

Job description

High Liner Foods Incorporated. is seeking a Manager of Business Development to drive sales growth through data-driven forecasting, strategic planning, and financial analysis across key retail accounts. You will partner with Sales, Finance, and Revenue Growth Management to optimize trade investment and deliver actionable insights.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency, cross-functional teamwork, and a customer-focused approach to business planning and performance improvement.