Remote Growth Manager, Food Retail

Vikan North America; Westfield (IN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikan North America is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Food Retail sector. You will identify and develop opportunities, build relationships with end users, and expand into foodservice and public-sector markets while gaining deep knowledge of Vikan products and applications.

The role targets decision makers in food safety, procurement, and purchasing to influence buying decisions and drive growth across channels, with responsibilities spanning business development, account

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in food safety, chemicals, sanitation or a related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and AI tools such as Copilot and Claude.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales with new and existing customers, working with distribution partners to meet goals.
• Engage and educate customers and target accounts to develop new business.
• Research accounts, identify key contacts and build account strategies.
• Reach end customers and key decision makers through email, phone, text and video calls.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM

Microsoft Office

AI tools (Copilot/Claude)

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Copilot

Claude

Job description

Vikan North America is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Food Retail sector. You will identify and develop opportunities, build relationships with end users, and expand into foodservice and public-sector markets while gaining deep knowledge of Vikan products and applications.

The role targets decision makers in food safety, procurement, and purchasing to influence buying decisions and drive growth across channels, with responsibilities spanning business development, account