Regional Business Development Manager - East
Retail Business Development Manager – East Region (Remote)
Premium Food & Beverage | Retail Grocery Sales
Travel: 50–75% across the Eastern U.S.
A premium food manufacturer is expanding rapidly in the U.S. market and seeking a Retail Business Development Manager to help drive retail growth across the Eastern/Mid Atlantic U.S. This role will focus on opening new grocery accounts, strengthening relationships with existing partners, and increasing consumer awareness of a high-quality product line in the premium prepared gourmet food category.
This is a remote position covering all states in the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic Region, with significant travel required.
Key Responsibilities
Open new retail grocery accounts across the Eastern U.S.
Manage and grow existing relationships with both retailers and distributor partners
Prioritize direct retail engagement, taking full ownership of accounts and performance
Lead in-store product demos, sampling, and events to build trial and awareness
Collaborate with brokers and retail buyers to optimize product placement
Use vendor portals and analytics tools to track performance and guide strategy
Serve as a key field voice for market insights, trends, and opportunities
Ideal Candidate
7–10 years of experience in retail grocery sales or business development
Proven success in opening new accounts and building a territory
Experience with West Coast regional and national retailers (e.g., Acme Markets/Albertsons, Wegmans, Giant Food, Publix, Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, Food Lion)
Background in premium food sales
Strong broker and buyer engagement experience
Self-driven and highly organized, capable of managing a large territory remotely
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Comfortable with 50–75% travel throughout the Eastern U.S.
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