Business Development Manager

Job Description Job Description About US: We are the largest importer and distributor of Greek and Eastern European Specialty Foods in North America. Headquartered in NY, we import, manufacture and distribute over 2,000 products throughout many categories servicing retailers, gourmet stores, club stores and foodservice accounts across North America. Job summary: As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth and expanding our market presence. You will develop strategic sales plans, and foster relationships with key stakeholders to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability. You will be actively involved in ethnic markets (, Turkish, Greek, Albanian, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Russian and Ukrainian) understanding diverse consumer needs, and leveraging cultural insights to enhance our market reach. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking company. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and revenue targets. Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with existing customers. Manage key accounts and negotiate contracts to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships. Conduct regular visits to ethnic stores and specialty markets to gather market intelligence and identify new product opportunities. Identify trends in ethnic retail markets to inform product development and merchandising strategies. Ensure that products are appropriately displayed and promoted within ethnic stores, aligning with store-specific merchandising guidelines. Represent us at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote brand awareness and networking opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 10 years of experience in ethnic market food sales and business development. Demonstrated experience in visiting and engaging with ethnic grocery stores or markets, with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and community dynamics. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Bilingual or multilingual skills to facilitate communication with diverse store owners and customers (Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Albanian, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Russian and Ukrainian). Strategic thinker with a customer-centric approach and a results-oriented mindset. Must be willing to travel daily. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person Company Description Krinos Foods LLC is North America's largest importer, distributor and manufacturer of Greek, Turkish and Eastern European specialty foods with plants in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. We import and manufacture over 1,000 frozen, refrigerated and dry foods including cheeses, olives, olive oil, pasta, peppers, meats and confectionery. We also import a variety of beverages including coffees, teas, juices, mineral waters, sodas and nectars. In addition to our own Krinos label, we represent many well-known brands including Apollo, Athens, Attiki, Haitoglou, Hermes, Horio, Jotis, Koska, Kras, Macedonian, Marco Polo, Melissa, Minerva, Saradis, Tahsildaroglu and Zanae. We distribute our products to supermarkets, gourmet stores, ethnic markets, hotels, restaurants and various other food service establishments across the US and Canada. While most of our products are prepared in state-of-the-art, SQF-certified facilities using highly automated techniques, we are committed to maintaining the authenticity and homemade quality of certain traditional products. As a result, we produce select items by hand according to ageless culinary traditions. Krinos Foods - the finest Mediterranean specialties for your table. Company Description Krinos Foods LLC is North America's largest importer, distributor and manufacturer of Greek, Turkish and Eastern European specialty foods with plants in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.\r\n\r\nWe import and manufacture over 1,000 frozen, refrigerated and dry foods including cheeses, olives, olive oil, pasta, peppers, meats and confectionery. We also import a variety of beverages including coffees, teas, juices, mineral waters, sodas and nectars.\r\n\r\nIn addition to our own Krinos label, we represent many well-known brands including Apollo, Athens, Attiki, Haitoglou, Hermes, Horio, Jotis, Koska, Kras, Macedonian, Marco Polo, Melissa, Minerva, Saradis, Tahsildaroglu and Zanae. We distribute our products to supermarkets, gourmet stores, ethnic markets, hotels, restaurants and various other food service establishments across the US and Canada.\r\n\r\nWhile most of our products are prepared in state-of-the-art, SQF-certified facilities using highly automated techniques, we are committed to maintaining the authenticity and homemade quality of certain traditional products. As a result, we produce select items by hand according to ageless culinary traditions.\r\n\r\nKrinos Foods - the finest Mediterranean specialties for your table.

Location: New York City, NY, US

Posted Date: 1/29/2025