New Business Development Manager – Jersey City/Hoboken, NJ

About the role

New Business Development Managers at Ferraro Foods are responsible for growing accounts, building strategic relationships, and driving new business across the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and win new business, including targeting competitors' key accounts.
• Build and develop relationships with high-value and strategic customers.
• Drive profitable growth through new customer acquisition and product expansion.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and leadership to execute growth initiatives.
• Present new products, programs, and value-added solutions to customers.
• Support and coach sales teams on relationship management and business development strategies.
• Stay closely connected to customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity.
• Represent Ferraro Foods at trade shows, customer events, and industry functions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, outside sales, or strategic account management.
• Demonstrated success generating new business and growing customer relationships.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Able to build trust and influence decision-makers.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/sales tools.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales or related field preferred.

Skills

• Business development and sales skills.
• Customer relationship management.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Effective communication and negotiation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Flexible vacation and holiday time.
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings.

Pay

$95,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus incentive opportunities.

Schedule

Field-based with travel, Monday-Friday | Some evenings, weekends, and customer events as needed.