Business Development Manager (Foodservice Research)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Foodservice Research): Leading strategic sales efforts for the Ignite platform with an accent on foodservice industry insights and executive engagement. Focus on driving new business growth, managing complex sales cycles, and building long-term partnerships with industry leaders.

Location: Must be based in Chicago, IL, USA (Hybrid: 3+ days per week in-office).

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 plus commission.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in specialist markets, events, and digital platforms, connecting professionals with essential business knowledge.

What you will do

• Develop and execute high-impact sales strategies to exceed revenue targets.
• Conduct live demonstrations of the Ignite platform for prospective clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers in the foodservice sector.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking and prospecting.
• Accurately forecast sales performance and provide actionable market insights.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Requirements

• Must be based in Chicago, IL, USA.
• Proven track record in foodservice research platform sales or related industries.
• Demonstrated success in B2B subscription-based sales.
• Strong understanding of foodservice and food retail sector trends.
• Proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to conferences and client sites as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely when not in the office.
• Competitive 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous PTO policy starting at 15 days, plus national holidays and birthday leave.
• Career development support through LinkedIn Learning and internal mentoring.
• Volunteer days with charity match funding.
• Strong wellbeing support including EAP and wellness apps.