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Business Development Manager - Food & Beverage Location: California- West Coast (Remote with Travel) Job Type: Full-Time Travel: 75% Expectation About the Opportunity A growing, privately held company within the food and beverage sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new customer acquisition and strategic account growth. This is a high-impact, hunter-focused role responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities with mid-sized and large CPG companies. This position is ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building long-term client partnerships in a dynamic industry. Key Responsibilities * Identify and pursue new business opportunities across food and beverage markets * Develop and execute territory growth strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals * Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers * Attend trade shows, industry events, and networking functions to generate leads * Present solutions to cross-functional and executive-level decision-makers * Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity * Collaborate internally to support customer projects and long-term partnerships * Maintain consistent communication with accounts to drive ongoing growth Qualifications * Minimum 4+ years of outside sales experience, preferably within food & beverage or related CPG industries * Proven track record of prospecting and closing new business * Experience presenting to senior-level stakeholders * Strong communication and organizational skills * Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities while traveling extensively * Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities * Proficient in Microsoft Office or related business software * Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred What We're Looking For * A self-starter with a strong hunter mentality * Comfortable working independently in a growth-focused role * Able to travel extensively and manage a regional or national territory