Business Manager Packed Foods, Sweet &Biscuits

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business growth and market penetration.
• Drive sales of food ingredients and raw materials within the Packed Foods Sweets & Candies and Cookies & Biscuits segments.
• Identify and onboard new customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Manage key accounts and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends competitor activities and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical and supply chain teams to ensure timely product delivery and customer support.
• Prepare sales forecasts budgets and periodic business performance reports.
• Negotiate contracts pricing and commercial agreements with customers.
• Coordinate product presentations customer visits and technical demonstrations where required.
• Ensure achievement of monthly quarterly and annual sales targets.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science Chemistry Biochemistry Business Administration Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 812 years experience in food ingredient/raw material sales or business development.
• Strong experience in Packed Foods Sweets & Candies Cookies & Biscuits or related food manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing key accounts.
• Strong commercial negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing processes and food ingredient applications.
• Excellent communication presentation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with food manufacturing companies or ingredient distribution companies.
• Strong network within the FMCG and food manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer accounts across regions.
• Results-oriented with strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability.