Business Development Manager FMCG | German regio Amstelveen

As Business Development Manager, you are responsible for driving commercial growth and building long-term strategic partnerships with key customers in the food industry. This is not a transactional sales role, but a strategic position in which you combine market intelligence, relationship management, and business development to create sustainable value.You operate at senior decision-making level within key accounts and act as a trusted commercial partner. With strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and industry knowledge, you develop and execute Go-to-Market strategies, identify new product development opportunities, and lead complex role focuses on B2B customers within the meat, ready-to-cook, ready-to-eat, and poultry segments. You work cross-functionally with production, logistics, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure successful execution of commercial strategies.

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Develop and implement comprehensive sales and Go-to-Market strategies for defined target markets

Take ownership of commercial performance, volumes, pricing structures, and contract negotiations

Identify and develop new business opportunities within Top Key Accounts

Manage and execute Business Development projects with strategic customers

Build long-term partnerships based on clear KPIs and mutual growth objectives

Actively promote pre-cooked and value-added food products to key decision-makers

Translate market trends and competitor insights into actionable commercial strategies

Generate and manage New Product Development (NPD) leads within CRM systems

Conduct regular field visits to gain deep market understanding and identify customer pain points

Provide specialist product advice and commercial guidance to partners

Monitor performance, analyse sales effectiveness, and prepare reports for senior management

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction

RequirementsYou are a commercially driven Business Development professional with a strong personal sales impact and the ability to operate in complex B2B environments. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and feel comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.You understand the dynamics of the food industry and can navigate negotiations with confidence. You are proactive, analytical, and relationship-oriented, with the ability to translate market insights into concrete business opportunities.You are both a “hunter” in identifying new growth avenues and a “farmer” in building sustainable, long-term client relationships. Requirements & qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

5 to 10 years experience in B2B sales or business development

Successful track record in negotiation and commercial deal-making

3 to 5 years experience in the FMCG industry is mandatory, preferably within meat / food products, alternatively within cosmetics or beverages industry

C1 level of German along with business fluency in English

Strong project management skills and ability to manage complex commercial initiatives

Experience working with CRM systems (SAP CRM or similar; Salesforce is an advantage)

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Willingness to travel regularly to customers and markets (40% to 50%)

BenefitsThe company offers a competitive and performance-driven compensation package reflecting the strategic impact of this role.

Attractive base salary aligned with experience and seniority

Performance-based bonus structure

Company car or mobility allowance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Professional development and training opportunities

International exposure within a growing organization

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