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Business Development Manager

I. Rice & Company is a food manufacturing company local to the Philadelphia area providing high quality and customized food products for over 125 years with a focus in both beverage and bakery items. The Business Development Associate will support our growing cross-functional team in support of new and existing product development.

Business Development Manager

This position supports the VP of Business Development and the R&D Department in relationship to product development and customer relations. This newly assigned role will be integral in the day-to-day management of new & ongoing projects within our R&D and Operations teams, to help ensure efficient completion and to maintain standards of food quality throughout the product development life cycle. He/she will act as a liaison between Quality, Ops and Sales to ensure regulatory documentation in place for all new project and materials, and meeting standards for product development.

Essential Job and Duties:

· Manage incoming project requests

· Support cross-functional team members in order to meet deadlines and improve speed to market

· Update project reports and timelines

· Ensure all new products meet the requirements to be certified natural compliant, kosher, non-GMO, etc.

· Understand facility capabilities and capacity in respect to company portfolio

· Maintain accurate records of product development process

· Review specifications and nutrition information on new products

· Ensure product specifications are accurate and up to date

· Monitor trends in the industry and initiate concept development to build product pipeline and capture customer attention

· Participate in all team activities, including tastings, flavor testing and sensory evaluations

· Maintain proper lab conditions

· Be capable of working in various work settings of the facility including laboratory, office and plant areas

Skills and Expectations:

This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed.

Key Skills and Specifications are as follows:

· Ability to prioritize and organize one’s work load

· Strong attention to detail

· Must be highly organized as to best manage the changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environment

· Must be a self-starter and self-motivated

Average salary estimate

$80000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Business Development Manager, I.Rice & Company

At I. Rice & Company, we've been delighting customers with our top-notch food products for over 125 years, specializing in beverages and bakery items. We're on the lookout for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our passionate team. This role is a vital support to our VP of Business Development and the R&D Department, focusing on product development and nurturing customer relationships. If you're someone who enjoys juggling multiple projects and collaborating across departments, this is the perfect opportunity for you! As a Business Development Manager, you’ll dive into daily operations, ensuring that new projects and ongoing initiatives are completed efficiently and meet our high standards for food quality. Your tasks will involve managing incoming project requests, reporting updates on timelines, and striving to ensure that all new products are compliant with standards such as natural certification, kosher, and non-GMO. You’ll also keep a close eye on industry trends, providing insights that will help us innovate and expand our product pipeline. Plus, you’ll get hands-on in tastings and evaluations, ensuring that we deliver nothing but the best to our customers. Being organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive self-starter are essential traits for this role. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, we’d love to have you on board!

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What are the responsibilities of a Business Development Manager at I. Rice & Company?

As a Business Development Manager at I. Rice & Company, you will manage incoming project requests and support cross-functional teams to meet deadlines while maintaining food quality standards. You'll also ensure the compliance of new products with industry certifications, update project reports, and keep track of motions in the food industry to drive innovation.