Business Development Manager

We are seeking a Category Manager to join our team and to proudly represent our brands and further develop the category! Role and Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy with a focus on driving growth of the brands within the category Build and maintain relationships with key accounts across the horeca sector Identify and build a strong customer pipeline and converting potential leads into new accounts Collaborate with the Marketing team to share input and insight to marketing campaigns Maintain relationships with suppliers and work closely together to develop and execute sales strategies Train and educate sales teams on the features, benefits, and selling techniques for the category Stay updated on industry trends, emerging category , competitor activities and potential opportunities Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role within the hospitality industry or strong sales experience Deep knowledge of the category including suppliers, brands, customers and trends Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, customers and suppliers. Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality and consistency. Ability to be self motivated with and entrepreneurial sprit willing to take ownership of tasks Preferred fluency in both English