We are seeking a charismatic Director of Business Development to join our team. This role reports to the Vice President of the division and plays an integral part in ensuring the ongoing success of the organization. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, customer-focused, and confident in their ability to close a sale.
A Day in the Life:
Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.
Perform business development research to ensure steady growth of the organization.
Identify customer needs to propose product solutions.
Maximize sales by ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure customers receive an exceptional overall experience.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, sales trends, and growth markets.
Occasional travel up to 20% as needed.
What you Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
Prior experience in manufacturing required; perishable goods experience highly preferred.
At least 10 years of progressive experience involving sales, marketing, product development, or related duties.
Tech-savvy and able to learn new systems quickly.
Exceptional interpersonal communication and business partnering skills.
Able to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong business acumen with excellent creative problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
The USA: why it's worth it to work with us
Challenge the status quo
We are building something really special in the United States, to challenge the status quo of nutritional bars and prove that they can be delicious. Our operations are expanding rapidly, and we are looking for the best people to work with us on our ambitious growth plans!
Job security
Job security in a safe and pleasant working environment: the growth we foresee in our volumes the coming years is big! Therefore, we are able to secure jobs because we are in need of many hands and brains to make it all come together.
In our company we are constantly evolving, creating new products, and continuously questioning and renewing our ways of working. That makes us an exciting place to work. We are encouraged to share ideas and make suggestions.
Cynthia Sulimro, R&D
There are no politics, bias, or favoritism in our company. We value hard work and competence. Our people get fair compensation and have the same opportunities as their fellow team members to grow in their careers.
Fatima Cerrato, Production
We’ve grown from a local company into an international company over the years. Being part of the EMPWR group has brought positive changes but more importantly it has also brought stability. Being part of a large group that values its employees has made us stronger and more resilient.
Julio Flores, Production
The work environment and the relationships I established with my co-workers, the opportunities to grow and climb the ladder are things that made me come to work every day. It’s the place where I have the opportunity to grow, develop and prove myself.
Gabe Chapman - Production, McMinnville, US
Where we work
The facility
In McMinnville, the growth in operations has given us a new breath that allows to expand our operations and modernize our equipment. The future looks bright, and that vibe makes it an exciting spot to be for our entire team here in the U.S.
The R&D center
Our growing R&D center is where the team can make and evaluate prototypes for our customers and the growing nutrition bar industry. This onsite center allows us to immediately evaluate the test results and to rapidly push our innovations one step further. All employees are encouraged to taste new prototypes and share their thoughts.
We’re situated in the south end of McMinnville, a historic town in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. Not many cities here are as lucky to be just 45 minutes away from the big city, the mountains, and the ocean. An easy commute from all directions, without traffic jams.