US Business Development Leader - Growth & Partnerships

Cefetra Group BV; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus program

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and company holidays

Flexible work environment

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Royal Ingredients Group, headquartered in Alkmaar and part of the Cefetra Group, is seeking an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to accelerate growth in the United States. You will identify opportunities, expand customer relationships, and collaborate with global teams to deliver ingredient solutions across food, pet food, feed, paper, and industrial markets.

The role may be based in our Chicago office or remotely within the United States for candidates located near a major airport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
• Five+ years of successful B2B sales or business development experience.
• Ability to travel for customer visits, trade shows and meetings.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, market research, and industry engagement.
• Build, manage and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic business partners.
• Prepare customer proposals, negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery terms and commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with our logistics department to ensure smooth transaction handling.
• Expand our customer network in the region.
• Preparing reports and analyses on commercial activities.
• Represent Royal Ingredients at customer meetings, industry conferences, and trade shows.
• Travel throughout your territory to strengthen relationships and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience

Job description

Royal Ingredients Group, headquartered in Alkmaar and part of the Cefetra Group, is seeking an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to accelerate growth in the United States. You will identify opportunities, expand customer relationships, and collaborate with global teams to deliver ingredient solutions across food, pet food, feed, paper, and industrial markets.

The role may be based in our Chicago office or remotely within the United States for candidates located near a major airport.