Business Manager - Food raw materials

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of B2B sales experience in food ingredients, commodity trading, or food raw material distribution.

• Demonstrated experience selling to food manufacturers , specifically in the biscuit, cookies, confectionery, or packaged snacks segment.

• Strong knowledge of food-grade ingredient categories and their functional roles in baked goods and confectionery production.

• Understanding of food safety regulations, NAFDAC requirements, and relevant quality standards (e.g. HACCP, ISO 22000).

• Prospect and develop new B2B accounts among biscuit, cookies, candy, and confectionery manufacturers.

• Sell food-grade raw materials and functional ingredients including (but not limited to): corn starch, high fructose corn syrup, liquid glucose, caramel, flavourings, food colours, and food additives.

• Manage and grow existing client relationships, acting as a trusted supply partner to procurement and production teams.

• Develop and execute a structured territory sales plan aligned to company revenue and volume targets.

• Conduct product presentations and technical discussions with purchasing officers, production managers, and quality assurance personnel.

• Negotiate pricing, volumes, and supply agreements in line with company margin requirements.

• Liaise with logistics, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery and product compliance with food safety standards.

• Monitor competitor activity, raw material market trends, and commodity price movements to provide strategic input to management.

• Maintain accurate sales records, account plans, and pipeline reports using CRM tools.

• Represent the company at food industry trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer meetings.