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Vice President Strategy Business Development

FMI- The Food Industry Association
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

SQFI is Hiring a Vice President of Business Development & Strategy (Hybrid Role)

Do you have a proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and global market expansion? Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive revenue growth and industry partnerships? If so, this is your chance to make a global impact with SQFI!

Quick Snapshot : In this role, you will lead a high-performing team across North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific to develop and execute business growth strategies that expand SQFI’s global footprint, enhance industry relationships, and drive new revenue opportunities.

What You’ll Do :

  • Lead Business Strategy – Develop and execute a pipeline of revenue-generating opportunities in domestic and international markets.
  • Expand Global Reach – Build strategic relationships with certification bodies, global customers, and key stakeholders.
  • Achieve Financial Success – Oversee budgeting and financial targets across all regions.
  • Drive Market Insights – Analyze market trends, identify new opportunities, and recommend program enhancements.
  • Team Management – Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of domestic and international business development professionals.
  • Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service departments to drive business growth.
  • Represent SQFI as a Thought Leader – Serve as a spokesperson at industry events, media engagements, and global conferences.

Education and Skills That You’ll Need to Be Successful :

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, marketing, or related food / consumer product fields.
  • 10 - 15 years in sales, marketing, and customer service, including strategic planning and budget management.
  • Knowledge of the latest sales and marketing techniques and ability to enhance SQFI strategies.
  • Familiarity with sales and marketing in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry.
  • Experience managing budgets and financial targets.
  • Experience selecting and using customer relationship management (CRM) platforms.
  • At least five years of management experience to include hiring, coaching, performance management, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities, generate ideas, and develop revenue.
  • Ability to manage and develop domestic and international teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks with attention to detail.
  • Highly flexible and responsive to changing business needs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
  • Why FMI and SQFI? At FMI, we are the champions for the food industry and the issues that make a difference to our members in the food industry. Our work touches the lives of over 100 million households in the U.S. and representing an $800 billion industry with nearly 6 million employees. As part of FMI, our Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) is a thriving global food safety and quality program (currently in 40 countries across 6 continents) that is recognized by food retailers, brand owners, and food service providers worldwide. The SQFI team is collaborative, dedicated, and experienced.

    Our Benefits : We offer a generous benefits package that includes health benefits, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, paid leave benefits, a summer hours program allowing you to work only half days on Fridays during the summer, volunteer opportunities (if you want to give back to your community), the chance to join our employee wellness group and much more!

    This position only requires you to be in the Arlington office for a minimum of two full days per week.

    Apply Now : If you are a strategic leader with a passion for business development, revenue growth, and global market expansion, we encourage you to apply.

    Learn more about SQFI at and FMI at

    Sales #BusinessDevelopment #GlobalMarkets #StrategicPlanning #RevenueGrowth #FoodIndustry #TIC #FoodCertification #GlobalMarkets #SQFI

    FMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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