Business Development Manager

Griffith Foods

Business Development Manager focused on Protein Processors, strengthening customer relationships and achieving sales targets. Collaborating across teams to meet financial commitments and operational priorities.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeAlsip • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B Sales and Account Management, with a strong focus on Customer Relationship Management and Business Development within the Protein Processing sector. Proven ability to analyze market trends and operational requirements to achieve volume and profit goals.

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B2B Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementForecastingBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

ForecastingMargin ManagementAccount PlanningCommercial ExecutionProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CRM Utilization

Industry Keywords

Protein ProcessingFood IndustrySales GoalsOperational RequirementsMarket Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and strengthen relationships with Protein Processor customers
Visit Protein Processor customer factories and build strong working relationships with plant and factory personnel
Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, culinary, R&D, and cross-functional teams
Analyze Protein Processor trends, customer needs, operational requirements, and emerging market opportunities
Effectively manage administrative responsibilities including forecasting, margins and service levels, S&OP support, account planning, CRM utilization, project management processes
Achieve/exceed volume and profit goals for targeted Protein Processor customers
Utilize strong knowledge of business development, account planning, customer relationship management, forecasting, pricing, margin management, and commercial execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of B2B sales or account management experience
3+ Years experience with CRM
Must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
5 years sales experience would set you apart
3 years in food industry would set you apart

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Health Advocacy
Financial Planning
Parental Leave
Care.com
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Reimbursement
Lifestyle Spending Account
Group Life & AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Company Match
PTO, Holidays & Leaves
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Home & Auto Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance