Business Development Manager

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager @ ofi | Internal & External Communications | CHCP ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always

make it real .

Responsibilities

Develop product strategy based on market trends, consumer insights and competitive analysis, specialize in cheese seasoning

Identify and develop new business opportunities in HORECA and CPG Industry, specialize in cheese seasoning

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with distributors, industrial and foodservice clients

Plan and execute sales and marketing strategies to drive category growth in cheese and brand visibility

Conduct market analysis to forecast demand, monitor competition and identify growth potential

Sales to specific cheese seasonings market players

Lead new product launches, packaging adaptation, and marketing communication in collaboration with the marketing team

Conduct cheese seasoning product training and sensory education for sales team, chefs, clients in collaboration with technical team

Manage end to end product lifecycle for cheese seasonings portfolio, selection pricing, positioning, and performance tracking

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, sales, or marketing within the food industry, preferably with a focus on seasonings or cheese products.

Deep understanding of cheese seasoning products, including formulation, sensory attributes, and market applications.

Strong knowledge of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape in the cheese and seasoning category.

Skilled in planning and executing sales and marketing strategies to drive category growth and brand visibility.

Experience in managing distributor and client relationships in both industrial and foodservice channels.

Strong analytical skills to forecast demand, monitor competition, and identify growth potential.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing, Business Development, and Sales

Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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