Business Development Professional (Food Retail)
Job Description
Job Description
About the Role
A major Korean conglomerate's U.S. branch, based in Cerritos, CA, is hiring a Business Development Professional to grow its food retail business in the U.S. and identify new business opportunities. The company is engaged in international trading and distribution, with a strong focus on steel products and additional business areas including petrochemical, energy-related products, biofuel, and new business development. This role primarily focuses on major retail channels while also exploring new products, categories, and partnerships.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop business opportunities with major U.S. retailers, brokers, and distributors.
- Manage buyer relationships, product proposals, and commercial negotiations.
- Plan and develop food products for the U.S. market.
- Conduct market, competitor, category, and pricing analysis.
- Coordinate supply chain, import, logistics, and overseas suppliers.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and support project execution.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in business development, retail sales, overseas sales, product management, or distribution.
- Experience developing new customers, channels, products, or partnerships.
- Fluent in English, with strong analytical, negotiation, and project-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food retail, CPG, or with major U.S. retail channels.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: starting from $60,000 - $75,000+, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 100% company-covered health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match up to 6% after one year of full-time employment.
- 13 paid company holidays per year (per company holiday calendar).
- 10 days of paid vacation per year.
- 7 days of paid PTO/sick leave per year, per applicable law and company policy.
- Monthly lunch/leisure stipend of $500.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and company policy.
Location & Schedule
- Onsite only in Cerritos, CA (no remote work).
- Full-time, W2.