NYC Field Business Development Lead

Nombase Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel expense coverage

Opportunities for advancement

Business development incentives

Job summary

Next In Natural is seeking a Business Development Team Leader in New York City to drive velocity, new distribution, and brand awareness across Metro New York. This hands-on, field-based role requires frequent in-market visits and occasional overnight travel to support other markets within our natural products portfolio.

You will build strong retailer, distributor and broker relationships, lead consumer demos, and report on field activity to sharpen strategy.

Qualifications

• You’re a natural connector — comfortable being the face of a brand in front of buyers, store teams, and shoppers.
• You have genuine enthusiasm for organic, natural, and functional food and beverage — this isn’t just a job to you.
• You’re entrepreneurial and self-directed — you can manage your own field schedule, prioritize accounts, and execute without being hand-held.
• You hold a valid driver’s license, are comfortable getting around the city by subway for in-city accounts and by car outside the city.
• You’re available a minimum of three days per week in the field, and able to travel overnight for events roughly one to two times per quarter.
• You light up when meeting new people, you remember names, and you follow through.
• You’re flexible and can be a Swiss army knife to help out when needed for things outside of the normal scope of work, attend a tasting one day, assist with setting up an event in Montauk the next but make no mistake core focus is building business
• Prior business development, restaurant or hospitality experience a plus but not mandatory.
• You like posting on social media so we can have fun as we go.

Responsibilities

• Be in the field a minimum of three days per week across the Metro New York market, with occasional overnight travel as well to support other markets representing our portfolio.
• Drive velocity and new distribution at the shelf, and run consumer and demo events from time to time to lead from the front sampling product and educating store guests.
• Support and strengthen existing accounts, distributor and broker relationships, acting as a reliable on-the-ground partner to buyers, store teams, and reps.
• Assist at trade and consumer events, helping our brands show up with energy and professionalism in front of buyers and consumers.
• Track and report on account activity, velocity, and field intel so the team can sharpen strategy and chase the right opportunities.
• Bring positive energy to every account visit and activation, and communicate proactively with the broader Next In Natural team.

Skills

Brand representation

Organic/natural products

Entrepreneurial mindset

Field sales

Account management

Strong communication

Social media savvy

Driver's license

Job description

Next In Natural is seeking a Business Development Team Leader in New York City to drive velocity, new distribution, and brand awareness across Metro New York. This hands-on, field-based role requires frequent in-market visits and occasional overnight travel to support other markets within our natural products portfolio.

You will build strong retailer, distributor and broker relationships, lead consumer demos, and report on field activity to sharpen strategy.