Senior Business Development Manager North America

Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across North America. Build and expand senior relationships with national and regional foodservice operators, distributors and key accounts. Develop a high-quality commercial new business funnel together with brokers and convert opportunities into profitable, sustainable growth. Strengthen and actively manage broker and distributor networks to increase Aviko ’s market reach and create pull-through. Develop and execute market and account growth plans aligned with Aviko ’s North American commercial strategy. Support expansion within chain restaurant groups and other foodservice segments. Translate customer needs, market developments and competitive insights into relevant commercial opportunities. Contribute to annual sales plans, budgeting, forecasting and disciplined pipeline management. Represent Aviko at customer meetings, industry events and trade shows. Work closely with North American and European colleagues to ensure reliable execution and long-term customer success. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Business or a related field. Significant commercial experience in business development, key account management or sales leadership within foodservice or the food industry, while a culinary background would be an additional plus. Experience in frozen foods, potato products, fries or appetizers would be a strong advantage. A proven track record of winning and growing large, complex accounts and delivering pro