Senior Business Development Manager

AscendHire; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Diversified Conglomerat in New York seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth across its Food & Retail portfolio in the U.S. You will identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and work with senior leadership on cross‑functional initiatives to create long-term value while navigating a hybrid, Midtown environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in corporate strategy or consulting, and the ability to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in business development, corporate strategy, strategic planning, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience within the Food, Retail, Consumer Products, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends, business plans, and financial/operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities within the Food and Retail sectors, including potential investments, partnerships, strategic alliances, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive market, industry, competitive, and financial analysis to assess business opportunities and make informed recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of business development and growth strategies across the organization's Food & Retail portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective partners, operating companies, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to advance strategic initiatives and achieve both quantitative and qualitative objectives.
• Support business development projects from initial evaluation through execution, including: Financial analysis and investment evaluation; Operational improvement; New business launches.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and synergies across portfolio companies and business units.
• Provide strategic insight and timely analysis regarding U.S. Food & Retail market trends, competitive developments, consumer trends, and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Food & Retail understanding

Strategy & business development

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Marketing

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager – Food & Retail

International Diversified Conglomerat

Midtown Location-HYBRID

GREAT WORK LIFE BALANCE!

Position Overview

A leading international diversified conglomerate is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support the growth and development of its Food & Retail business portfolio in the U.S.

This is a highly visible role working across business development, strategy, investments, and portfolio company growth. The Senior Business Development Manager will identify and evaluate new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and support initiatives designed to create long-term value across the organization's Food & Retail businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities within the Food and Retail sectors, including potential investments, partnerships, strategic alliances, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive market, industry, competitive, and financial analysis to assess business opportunities and make informed recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of business development and growth strategies across the organization's Food & Retail portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective partners, operating companies, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to advance strategic initiatives and achieve both quantitative and qualitative objectives.
• Support business development projects from initial evaluation through execution, including:
• Financial analysis and investment evaluation
• Operational improvement
• New business launches
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and synergies across portfolio companies and business units.
• Provide strategic insight and timely analysis regarding U.S. Food & Retail market trends, competitive developments, consumer trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Partner with international colleagues and stakeholders on cross-border initiatives and strategic projects.
• Support portfolio companies and operating businesses in executing business strategies and achieving growth objectives.
• May have the opportunity to work directly with a portfolio company or operating business on strategic initiatives and value-creation projects.
• Independently manage assigned projects and workstreams while maintaining close communication with senior leadership.
• Travel domestically and internationally (minimally) as needed.
• Take on additional strategic projects and initiatives as directed by senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in business development, corporate strategy, strategic planning, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience within the Food, Retail, Consumer Products, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline required; MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate:
• Market and industry trends
• Business plans
• Financial and operational performance

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a strategic and commercially minded business professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving complex problems, and turning ideas into actionable business initiatives.

Candidates with backgrounds in corporate development, business development, management consulting, consumer/food strategy, corporate strategy, or diversified global organizations may be particularly well suited to the role.

Experience working across cultures and with international stakeholders is a plus.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Opportunity to join a well-established global organization with a diversified business portfolio
• High visibility and exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to work across business development, strategy, investments, and portfolio growth
• Exposure to both U.S. and international business initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to new ventures, partnerships, and strategic investments
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career development opportunities within a global organization