Business Development Manager

AB Mauri is a dynamic global group of yeast and bakery ingredients companies and is part of the listed multinational Associated British Foods plc.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Italy and support the growth of our bakery ingredients business within the industrial and mid-sized customer segment.

Working in close partnership with both commercial and technical teams at local and EMEA level, this role offers an excellent career opportunity within a truly international environment at one of Europe’s leading ingredients companies.

The successful candidate will be based in Cologne (BS) and will spend a significant proportion of their time travelling to customers and business partners.

This is a full-time position.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to lead business growth in the Italian bakery ingredients market by promoting and expanding an innovative, high-quality product portfolio, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with key industrial customers.

Key responsibilities

• Promote safe working practices and ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
• Drive business growth in the Italian bakery ingredients market through commercial and technical development activities;
• Identify customer needs and translate them into tailored solutions in collaboration with commercial and technical teams;
• Develop strong relationships with key industrial customers and relevant internal stakeholders at local and EMEA level;
• Contribute to the country technology roadmap and support the implementation of innovation and application projects.

What we are looking for

• Solid track record in business development, preferably within the bakery ingredients or food ingredients sector;
• Strong commercial acumen and customer orientation;
• Good understanding of financial drivers and sound business awareness;
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
• Solid understanding of bakery formulas, baking ingredients and related manufacturing processes and equipment;
• Working knowledge of enzymes;
• Knowledge and experience in flours, improver systems, preservation systems, sourdough and frozen technology.

Business Development Manager • Lombardy, Italy