What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at SIMPLi?
About Us
SIMPLi is an award-winning, leading regenerative food brand on a mission to connect people around the world through the joy of food. Founded in 2020, SIMPLi co-founders Sarela Herrada and Matt Cohen sought to bring the best single-origin ingredients from around the world directly to you in a way that equally benefits people, producers, and the planet. SIMPLi partners directly with farmers to source the finest ingredients and make them accessible to consumers nationwide in stores, restaurants, and online.
If you’re passionate about food, sustainability, and making a difference, then SIMPLi is the place for you!
The Role
As the Business Development Manager, you will drive customer acquisition, strengthen client relationships, and grow our client base. You will focus on identifying revenue opportunities, collaborating with the Director of Foodservice Sales to onboard distributor partners, and expanding our distribution network.
What You’ll Do
- Driving distribution network growth by participating in sales meetings and fostering partnerships with distributors and representatives.
- Attending industry trade shows and representing our brand authentically to potential clients.
- Supporting the ideation and execution of creative partnerships alongside stakeholders.
- Assisting our sales team with distributor management, CRM upkeep, and customer onboarding.
- Creating and analyzing sales reports to provide updates and insights to stakeholders.
- Supporting leadership and the sales director on strategic initiatives as needed.
Who You Are
- Thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments.
- Passionate about building connections and driving positive change within the foodservice space.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- High adaptability and innovation in dynamic settings.
- A keen eye for detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in sales, business development, or related roles in the foodservice or CPG industries.
- A proven track record of success in networking and business growth initiatives.
- Experience managing CRMs and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work on-site from our Philadelphia offices at least 3 days per week.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid-office flexibility
- Competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, medical benefits, and 401(k)
- Access to awesome and delicious ingredients from around the world!
- A collaborative environment filled with passionate, talented and motivated people!
- Opportunities to travel the world to visit our farming communities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
