Food and Pharma Business Manager

My client is looking for a business Unit Manager who comes from the food/beverage/pharma background. This role is a key leadership role within an organization responsible for overseeing a specific division or unit within the company. Their primary objective is to ensure that the unit operates efficiently and effectively to meet its goals and objectives in alignment with the overall strategy of the organization.

REMOTE position but will need to travel into office in Sparta NJ often.

Role:

Regularly report on business unit performance, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement to senior management.

Track performance and identify areas for improvement by monitoring sales metrics and KPIs to achieve Sales Targets

Lead the overall strategic direction of the business unit, aligning it with company goals and objectives.

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and increase revenue.

Set clear sales goals and objectives for the team and provide guidance to achieve them.

Build and maintain customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and challenges.

Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.

Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Proven experience of managing a business unit or comparable position in the related industry of Food and Pharma.

5-7 years of experience in direct sales of technical products and developing distribution agreements to grow the business.

Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement business strategies.

Excellent leadership skills and experience in employee development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and derive recommendations.

Experience in dealing with customers and building business relationships.

High resilience and results orientation.