Posted: 20-Jun-25
Location: Chicago Preferred,
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
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Internal Number: 003CFUS
ClonBio Foods is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our protein and fiber platforms. Backed by our applications technology team, you will drive awareness, build strategic partnerships, and grow sales in high-potential applications.
About ClonBio Foods
Headquartered in Dublin, ClonBio Foods is part of the ClonBio Group—a privately owned, innovation-driven Irish company transforming food and energy through bio-resources. With operations in Europe and the U.S., we are commercializing a new generation of sustainable plant-based proteins and fibers with disruptive health and functional benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive business development with a targeted, entrepreneurial approach.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through consultative selling.
- Conduct regular prospecting and cold outreach.
- Leverage distributor networks, trade shows, and marketing leads.
- Develop and manage strategic customer relationships, including top-to-top engagement.
- Create and execute account plans to drive growth.
- Use CRM tools to manage the sales funnel and close deals.
- Analyze performance and adjust strategies to meet goals.
- 5+ years of food ingredient sales; college degree in a scientific areas with food science or chemistry preferred, advanced degree a plus.
- Strong track record of exceeding sales targets and developing key accounts.
- Deep understanding of food industry channels, brands, and retailers.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
- A genuine passion for the food nutrition business.