Business Development Manager (Baltimore)
About this role
Description
- Position based in the Baltimore metropolitan area with regular travel throughout assigned territory.
Business Development & Account Growth
- Position based in the Baltimore metropolitan area with regular travel throughout assigned territory.
- Identify, qualify, and close new independent retail (ethnic grocery, specialty, international market) and foodservice (restaurant, catering, QSR) accounts within assigned territory
- Develop and execute territory business plans with defined revenue targets, acquisition goals, and segment-specific strategies
- Own the full sales cycle — prospecting through negotiation, contract execution, and ongoing account management
- Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual volume, revenue, and margin objectives
Multicultural Market Strategy
- Serve as the company's subject matter expert on ethnically diverse food channels with deep knowledge of consumer preferences across Hispanic/Latino, Asian-American, African/Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities
- Develop culturally tailored sales pitches and account-level programming; track trends in multicultural protein consumption including halal, kosher, specialty cuts, and heritage breeds
- Represent the brand at ethnic food trade shows, community festivals, and industry forums to build brand visibility and trust
Independent Channel Expertise
- Navigate the unique buying structures, payment preferences, and relationship dynamics of independent retail and foodservice operators
- Build trust-based relationships with store owners, executive chefs, purchasing managers, and distributor partners; provide hands-on support.
Requirements
- 5+ years in B2B food/protein sales
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, or relevant language)
- Independent retail or foodservice channel experience
- Halal or kosher certified product experience
- Deep knowledge of multicultural food markets
- Broker/distributor relationships in multicultural channels
- Experience with meat, seafood, poultry, or specialty protein
- Ethnic grocery retail experience (H Mart, Northgate, etc.)
- Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills
- Independent restaurant group or ethnic QSR background
- CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent)
- Trade show and event-based business development
- Valid driver's license; 50–60% travel within territory
- Food safety /cold chain / USDA/FDA knowledge
Company at a glance
Quaker Valley Foods handles over 3,000 fresh and frozen perishable and non-perishable items. We specialize in the distribution of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, seafood, deli products, foodservice items, lamb, goat, mutton, veal, and ethnic items. Our fleet of over 40 vehicles services over 2,500 customers from Connecticut to Virginia.
In order to best service our customers, we provide next day delivery—Monday through Saturday—to wholesalers, jobbers, independent retail and wholesale food stores, restaurants, and larger supermarket groups.
Our warehouse is also open for customer pick-up Monday through Friday, from 6 am until 10 am.
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