Job Description

As Business Development Analyst (BDA) and ingredient salesperson, you will lead the company’s efforts to expand its presence in industrial ingredients and food service. You will also lead the development of the company’s turmeric business in the ingredients, food service and retail markets. The BDA provides hands-on support and recommendations to promote sales and profitability, working closely with and reporting to the Director, Technical and Global Ingredients Sales.   

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Develop sales plan, take responsibility for achieving agreed targets.
• Develop sales strategies, goals and objectives for new business opportunities in the areas of industrial ingredients and food service.
• Develop sales strategies, goals and objectives for business opportunities for our new turmeric division, including industrial ingredients, food service and retail.    
• Identify new business opportunities and close new sales accounts, meet agreed targets.  
• Analyze and verify data and information for each new business opportunity project.  
• Track, forecast and report on project progress, including metrics and challenges
• Maintain project timeframes, objectives and communications
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree required, sales, business administration, finance or related field a plus   
• Experience in sales and sales analytics a plus
• Proficient in computer technology – Microsoft Office applications
• SAP experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Sales orientation – able to achieve sales targets for designated markets
• Exceptional research and reporting skills
• Great communication skills and effective presentation skills 
• Domestic travel required, including trade shows
• Resourceful and collaborative team player

·ADDITIONAL QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN OUR GINGER PEOPLE TEAM MEMBERS:

• You are a self-starter who doesn’t need daily supervision to motivate you for success – we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership and need partners that can embrace that mentality
• You are ready to make your mark in a smaller, growing brand leveraging your experience to deliver excellent results and build an outstanding company
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something lasting from the ground up

At The Ginger People, our mission is to be the most trusted ginger brand through quality, innovation, social responsibility, education, and commitment. We are a family of people who seek to create and promote great-tasting, healthful ginger products. By partnering with farmers and producers in the premier growing regions of the world, we support communities and create loyal relationships with those around us. We exist to share experiences where our passion for ginger and its purpose come together.

We work to create a caring, fun, and collaborative environment. The Ginger People offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. We are proud to be an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Company Description

We are a small but mighty global ginger brand with products sold in 50 countries.