Business Development Manager - Grocery Industry

Gruma gruma.com Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Cincinnati Manager Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Gruma. Cincinnati.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityManager

LocationCincinnati

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Sell and carry out sales initiatives across your assigned region
Serve as the main customer contact for selling activities and product benefits
Build programs, promotions, and shelf plans that support sales growth
Use syndicated and consumer information to shape sales plans and recommendations
Track category trends, opportunities, promotional spending, and customer relationships

What you bring

A business administration degree or related education, plus at least four years managing sales accounts
Key-account selling experience with consumer goods, especially perishable foods
The ability to negotiate, persuade, interpret data, and turn findings into recommendations
Strong spoken and written communication, with long- and short-term planning ability
A current driver's license, an acceptable driving history, and basic grocery-industry knowledge

Who this fits

You will suit a customer-facing sales manager role focused on grocery accounts, promotions, category growth, and data-backed planning. English and Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred. The position is based in Cincinnati and requires driving eligibility.

From the employer

This position is responsible for selling and executing sales programs in the assigned region. Key customer contact for all selling activities for the customer in order to provide key benefits of products offered.

Develop key programs to grow the business and achieve the sales plan.
Advise and provide key benefits on company products to customers to become the category leader.
Inform and advise the customer on sales trends and opportunities in the category.
Control promotional expenses.
Establish and build customer relationships to grow the business.
Ensure maximum sales through promotional activity and space management.
Provide input in the development of sales plans through analysis of syndicated and consumer data.
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and 4+ years in sales account management experience required. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Work requires experience in key account sales in consumer products, particularly perishable food products.
Work requires experience to anticipate and react to customer needs.
Work requires ability to negotiate effectively and persuade others.
Work requires ability analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on data.
Work requires ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations and written reports.
Work requires ability to plan long term objectives and short term activities to achieve them.
Work strongly prefers ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
Work requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Work requires basic knowledge of the grocery industry.

Comptetitive salary plus 20% Discretionary Bonus, Car Benefit, and a Full Benefit Packet including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching. Vacation Pay and 8 Paid Holidays.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.