Business Development Manager (Baltimore) in Baltimore, Maryland at Quaker Valley Foods Inc

NewSalary: $85000 - $110000Job Function: Business Development
Quaker Valley Foods Inc
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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Job Description

Description:
  • Position based in the Baltimore metropolitan area with regular travel throughout assigned territory.
Business Development & Account Growth
  • Position based in the Baltimore metropolitan area with regular travel throughout assigned territory.
  • Identify, qualify, and close new independent retail (ethnic grocery, specialty, international market) and foodservice (restaurant, catering, QSR) accounts within assigned territory
  • Develop and execute territory business plans with defined revenue targets, acquisition goals, and segment-specific strategies
  • Own the full sales cycle — prospecting through negotiation, contract execution, and ongoing account management
  • Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual volume, revenue, and margin objectives
Multicultural Market Strategy
  • Serve as the company's subject matter expert on ethnically diverse food channels with deep knowledge of consumer preferences across Hispanic/Latino, Asian-American, African/Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities
  • Develop culturally tailored sales pitches and account-level programming; track trends in multicultural protein consumption including halal, kosher, specialty cuts, and heritage breeds
  • Represent the brand at ethnic food trade shows, community festivals, and industry forums to build brand visibility and trust
Independent Channel Expertise
  • Navigate the unique buying structures, payment preferences, and relationship dynamics of independent retail and foodservice operators
  • Build trust-based relationships with store owners, executive chefs, purchasing managers, and distributor partners; provide hands-on support.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years in B2B food/protein sales
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, or relevant language)
  • Independent retail or foodservice channel experience
  • Halal or kosher certified product experience
  • Deep knowledge of multicultural food markets
  • Broker/distributor relationships in multicultural channels
  • Experience with meat, seafood, poultry, or specialty protein
  • Ethnic grocery retail experience (H Mart, Northgate, etc.)
  • Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills
  • Independent restaurant group or ethnic QSR background
  • CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent)
  • Trade show and event-based business development
  • Valid driver's license; 50–60% travel within territory
  • Food safety /cold chain / USDA/FDA knowledge

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Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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