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How much do food business development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for food business development manager in the United States is $85,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Food Business Development Managers face when expanding into new markets?

Food Business Development Managers often encounter challenges such as understanding local consumer preferences, navigating regulatory requirements, and establishing reliable supply chains when expanding into new markets. Building relationships with distributors, adapting products to meet local tastes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards are key aspects of the role. Success requires strong market research, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, and logistics to effectively enter and grow in new markets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Business Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Business Development Manager, you need strong sales acumen, strategic planning abilities, and a solid understanding of the food industry, often supported by a business or marketing degree. Familiarity with CRM software, market analysis tools, and relevant food safety certifications is typically required. Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies are critical for identifying new market opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving company growth in a competitive sector.

What does a Food Business Development Manager do?

A Food Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the food industry. They analyze market trends, build relationships with potential clients or partners, and develop strategies to increase sales and expand the company's market presence. Their role often involves working closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to launch new products or enter new markets. Ultimately, they help drive the growth and profitability of a food business.

What is the difference between Food Business Development Manager vs Food Sales Representative?

AspectFood Business Development ManagerFood Sales Representative
Primary FocusIdentifying new business opportunities, strategic growth, and partnershipsSelling products directly to clients, maintaining customer relationships
Required SkillsMarket analysis, negotiation, strategic planningProduct knowledge, communication, customer service
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, client meetings, industry eventsFieldwork, client visits, sales presentations
Common CertificationsSales or business development certifications, industry knowledgeSales training, product certifications

The Food Business Development Manager focuses on strategic growth and building new business opportunities within the food industry, often working on partnerships and market expansion. In contrast, the Food Sales Representative primarily concentrates on selling products directly to customers and maintaining existing client relationships. Both roles require strong communication skills, but their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Food Business Development Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,602 per year, or $41.2 per hour.
Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Advantage Solutions

Rogers, AR • On-site

$100K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Advantage Solutions rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 48 rated marketing agency


Job description

Business Development Manager
Job Locations US-AR-Rogers
Primary Posting Location : City Rogers Primary Posting Location : State/Province AR Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 72756 Primary Posting Location : Country US Requisition ID 2026-440232 Position Type Full Time Category Business Development Minimum USD $67,200.00/Yr. Maximum USD $100,800.00/Yr.
Summary

Business Development Manager


At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Business Development Manager (BDM) is a high visibility position responsible for providing top-notch account management to our best-in-class clients. The BDM will implement business development initiatives, grow and improve client relationship management generate successful sales growth. This Key Account Manager will place a strong emphasis on selling Road Show Events, cold calling, headquarter presentations and overall growth strategies. As part of our winning team, you'll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth. So, are you ready to be a key account manager and use your B2B marketing skills to help clients grow?

Take this opportunity to join the Company, North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

    Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Training and Career Development
  • Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve P&L targets; manage the business for each client(s) assigned implement marketing strategies and analyze trends and results to achieve income and expense budget goals.
  • Own and drive revenue growth; identify opportunities, utilize forecasting methods and align business unit resources to secure those opportunities.
  • Meet and/or exceed Clients' goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume.
  • Manage and maximize manufacturer marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelines.
  • Implement customer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions at retailer department.
  • Organize a business unit team to retain and expand upon all client relationships.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years CPG/Retail B2B Sales experience
  • Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internal
  • Proven track record of B2B sales in the Retail/CPG Space; strong sales presentation, development and closing skills
  • Working knowledge of syndicated data forecasts, sets objectives, anticipates, structures tasks and establishes priorities
  • Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager manages sales programs and strategic planning initiatives within a specific department of the business to ensure sales targets are met. This role may be dedicated to servicing one significant client or responsible for multiple client's goals and encompassing customer relations and implementation.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Revenue Budget Achievement

Achieve P&L targets; manage business for each client(s) assigned Implement marketing strategies and analyze trends and results to achieve department/client income and expense budget goals.

Own and drive revenue growth; identify opportunities and align business unit resources to secure those opportunities.

Client Quota Achievement

Meet and/or exceed Clients' goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume.

Identify and provide services to support the "Customer as Clients" Develop and launch strategies to pursue new opportunities.

Client Key Performance Indicators

Achievement

Manage and maximize manufacturer marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelines.

Identify opportunities and close white space within the market.

Implement customer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions at retailer department.

Business Management

Organize business unit team to retain and expand upon all client relationships.

Assist team to navigate in the larger company organization to align needed resources and support to ensure specific client and/or customer initiative success.

Facilitate communication, opportunities, challenges, and workflow to other team members and attend all client meetings and reviews.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Driving required on an as needed basis.

Travel up to 40%

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) College degree or equivalent job-related experience.

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

2 - 5 years relative work experience in applicable field.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Proven track record in sales strong sales presentation/development skills.
  • Working knowledge of syndicated data forecasts, sets objectives, anticipates, structures tasks and establishes priorities.
  • Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects strong sales presentation development skills.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internal.
  • Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others.
  • Tools/Software Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Strong understanding and utilization of proper safety techniques and correct use of equipment when appropriate
  • Executes verbal and written business communications, in a manner that effectively achieves business objectives.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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