Sales & Partnerships Manager

Do you care about food, nutrition, and planetary health?

Do you love a great “win / win / win” – for your business / for your client’s business / and for the planet?

Are you a hunter who can make things happen, whilst also liking to be part of a team?

Are you located in North America and would you like to represent Bridge2Food to stakeholders in the USA and Canada?

If you’ve answered “yes” to all the questions above, then please read on…

We’re looking for a Sales & Partnerships Manager, Bridge2Food for North America to play a key role in driving the growth and reach of Bridge2Food’s services and events by managing client relationships, creating strategic partnerships, and securing sponsorship.

We organise two events per year – Bridge2Food Europe and Bridge2Food North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Revenue Generation
• Partnership Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Market Research & Strategy
• Event Support & Execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience in sales, ideally within the food industry or B2B event management.
• Exposure to event sponsorship and B2B partnerships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a client-centric approach.
• Ability to work independently & meet sales targets.
• Willingness and ability to attend industry events – our own, plus other events, such as IFT, Supply Side West and Natural Products Expo.
• A team player – delivery and success require collaborative effort with colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with plant-based, food tech, and alternative / complementary protein sectors.
• Strong network and knowledge of the food, beverage, and ingredients industries in North America.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.

Summary

This role is crucial for expanding Bridge2Food's footprint in North America, fostering lasting relationships within the industry, and securing partnerships that contribute to our growth and influence in the food sector.

For more information, send a CV and a cover letter to [email protected].