Strategic Food & Retail Growth Manager

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and expand new business opportunities across regional and national retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and reseller partners.

This role focuses on generating new revenue, expanding existing customer relationships, and supporting Nassau Candy's growth across branded and private label offerings. Working with the Director of Sales, you will identify prospects, manage relationships, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management in CPG/food-related industries.
• Experience managing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Experience working with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or broker networks preferred.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel as needed, likely 10%.
• Living in NY, NJ or CT preferred to be able to come on-site for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within grocery, specialty retail, convenience, mass retail, distributors, and reseller channels.
• Prospect new customers through networking, referrals, industry events, and outbound sales efforts.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Prepare and deliver compelling customer presentations and product proposals.
• Support negotiations and assist in closing new business opportunities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and expand new business opportunities across regional and national retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and reseller partners.

This role focuses on generating new revenue, expanding existing customer relationships, and supporting Nassau Candy's growth across branded and private label offerings. Working with the Director of Sales, you will identify prospects, manage relationships, coordinate