Business Development Manager Job

Business Development Manager Location: Zurich, CH, 8005 Novi Sad, RS, 21000 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role The Business Development Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving and executing the premium powder growth agenda across the region. This position identifies, develops, and secures high-value business opportunities in both existing and emerging markets, ensuring sustainable and profitable growth. Acting as a trusted thought partner to the Global Cocoa and Chocolate teams, the Business Development Manager plays a key role in shaping the region's long-term growth strategy, strengthening market positioning, and translating strategic priorities into actionable business development initiatives aligned with Global Cocoa and broader Group objectives. Key Responsibilities Include Strategic Growth Leadership - Define and execute premium powder growth agenda across the region (defining right product/customer mix with sales teams) - Anticipate market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics, translating them into actionable strategies with cross-functions (R&D,...