C.A. Fortune · 5 hours ago
Business Development Manager - Omaha, NE
C.A. Carlin is a leading privately held sales agency in the CPG industry, committed to building brand value since 1962. The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth by managing client relationships, executing sales strategies, and expanding market presence in a fast-paced environment.
AdvertisingFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
Build trust-based relationships and ensure alignment with client goals
Act as a client advocate internally to deliver exceptional service
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
Present product lines to buyers, focusing on assortment, promotional planning, and execution
Negotiate pricing, placement, and promotional opportunities
Identify new business opportunities and lead efforts to secure incremental sales
Monitor competitive activity and industry trends to inform growth strategies
Analyze sales data and market trends to provide actionable insights
Prepare regular reports on performance, opportunities, and challenges
Partner with internal teams (analytics, retail, sales support) to execute client initiatives
Ensure alignment and timely delivery of promotional programs and product launches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years of consumer-packaged goods experience
2-3 years of sales experience
Deep understanding of the food and beverage distribution network and retail landscape
Ability to speak to trends in the food and beverage marketplace
Strong analytical and strategic thinker; can turn self-developed strategies/efficient processes into execution
Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Creative problem solver who strives for results
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with clients, customers, & colleagues
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred
2+ years of experience in an administrative, operations, or business support role (CPG or sales support a plus)
Are a people person and enjoy connecting with people
Benefits
PTO & Sick Days
11 paid company holidays per year
2 paid volunteer days per year
3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid company life insurance
401k with company match
Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
Work from home flexibility
Company
C.A. Fortune
C.A.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-03-01
Business Journals
2024-03-11
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