Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Food & Beverage Division
Remote | United States
About Cartwright International
Cartwright International is a national sales and marketing agency representing emerging and established food, beverage, specialty grocery, and consumer packaged goods brands. We work with retailers including grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience, and specialty channels throughout North America.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to help expand our Food & Beverage Division by identifying new brand opportunities, developing relationships with manufacturers, and supporting retail growth initiatives.
This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial sales professional who enjoys prospecting, relationship building, and helping brands navigate retail distribution.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and develop new client opportunities within the food and beverage industry
- Conduct outreach to manufacturers, brand owners, and entrepreneurs
- Schedule and lead introductory sales meetings
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities
- Work with company leadership to develop sales strategies
- Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client onboarding materials
- Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
- Maintain CRM records and sales activity reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1–5 years of sales, business development, retail, or CPG experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and highly organized
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Experience in food, beverage, grocery, or consumer products is a plus
Compensation
- Base salary plus commission structure
- Uncapped earning potential
- Opportunity for advancement into senior sales and account management roles
Why Join Us?
- Work directly with national retailers and emerging brands
- Gain exposure to major grocery, mass, club, and specialty channels
- Fast-growing division with significant advancement opportunities
- Entrepreneurial environment where performance is recognized and rewarded