Now Hiring - Fusion Gourmet, Inc. - Business Development Manager in Rancho Dominguez, CA

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Company Description Fusion Gourmet is a specialty food company based in Rancho Dominguez, CA, dedicated to crafting and distributing premium snack products--including cookies, candies, wafers, and crackers. Our products are sold nationwide through a wide range of retail channels as well as through specialty food distributors. With over 25 years of profitable growth, we continue to expand and are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team for a full-time, on-site position. Role Description * Responsible for the development, management and growth of targeted market segments including natural and specialty retailers, conventional supermarkets, specialty distributors as well as alternative trades * Manage and grow existing accounts through responsible and proactive account management * Work with brokers to develop and manage opportunities on an account or segment specific basis * Assist with planning and participating in specialty food tradeshows (3 to 5 per year) * Work with logistics and order processing teams to ensure highest level of customer service * Handle all aspects of vendor and item setup for new and existing accounts * Assist with planning and managing promotional activities for key accounts * Conduct key account presentations for new and existing business Qualifications * Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience selling specialty food products * Strong understanding of the specialty food segment as well as experience in selling to major retailers and distributors * Strong skills in Business Development, Sales Strategies, and Account Management * Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills with the ability to build meaningful client relationships * Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address client needs effectively * Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) * Must be resourceful, highly dependable, efficient and detailed oriented. * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person