Director of Business Development, CPG
About the role
Datassential is a leading global intelligence platform for the food and beverage industry. Leveraging billions of data points and cutting-edge AI, we provide a suite of innovative solutions that empower more than 90% of the world's largest food and beverage brands to develop, market, and sell their products more effectively. Based in Chicago, USA, Datassential has expanded its global reach through strategic acquisitions of CHD Expert (France) in 2022 and Brizo Data, Inc. (Canada) in 2025. In 2024, we secured investment from top-tier private equity firms New Mountain Capital and Endicott Capital, a milestone that fuels our accelerated product roadmap and strengthens our research and development, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our clients. Our remote-first, globally distributed team thrives on diverse perspectives and deep expertise in the food and beverage space. Food brings people together, and at Datassential's table, there's room for everyone. We are seeking a results-driven sales leader to help grow our footprint in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. This is a client-facing, relationship-first role. You'll engage directly with CPG innovation, insights, marketing, and category leads to build strategic partnerships with key accounts. You know how to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and build the kind of trust that turns relationships into long-term revenue.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with innovation, insights, and category management leaders through direct outreach, networking,