Business Growth Advisor – Food & Beverage

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Business Growth Advisor for New Zealand Food & Beverage companies in the U.S. market.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,000 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in the U.S. Food & Beverage sector, with a strong focus on business development, strategy, and relationship management. Capable of supporting companies through various growth stages while leveraging industry networks and resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Experience In U.S. Food & Beverage SectorBusiness DevelopmentStrategy And AdvisoryRelationship-Building SkillsCommercial Judgement

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategyAdvisoryManagement ConsultingCategory ManagementDistributionSourcingMarket DevelopmentGrowth Opportunities AnalysisU.S. Market Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSolutions-Focused ApproachCollaborative ApproachAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesInterest In Helping Businesses Grow

Tools & Technologies

NZTE ServicesIndustry NetworksCustomer Engagement Tools

Industry Keywords

Food & BeverageProteinDairySeafoodIngredientsFoodservicePrivate LabelNutritionMarket ValidationInteragency Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of New Zealand Food & Beverage companies, working closely with a New Zealand based counterpart.
Help companies explore growth opportunities across channels such as ingredients, foodservice, private label, and enterprise partnerships.
Support companies to better understand opportunities and challenges in the U.S. market and to build networks in the US, with relevant customers, partners, service providers, industry organizations, and other useful contacts.
Help companies access NZTE's services, tools, resources, and networks.
Support companies at different stages of growth, from early market validation through to expansion and market development.
Maintain and grow industry relationships that strengthen NZTE's understanding of the U.S. market.
Contribute to sector initiatives, customer engagement activity, and wider New Zealand government interagency collaboration opportunities.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across North America and New Zealand to deliver value for New Zealand companies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in the U.S. Food & Beverage sector, with experience in one or more areas such as protein, dairy, seafood, ingredients, foodservice, private label, or nutrition
Commercial experience in areas such as strategy, advisory, management consulting, business development, category management, distribution, sourcing, or related disciplines
An understanding of how Food & Beverage companies bring products and services to market in the United States
Experience working with customers, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, foodservice operators, or other industry participants
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Sound commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work across a diverse portfolio of companies
An interest in helping businesses grow and succeed in the U.S. market
A collaborative approach and willingness to work across a range of stakeholders and teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

platinum medical insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage
flexible working options
technology and development opportunities
support so they can perform at their best