Senior Business Development Manager

LifeStraw is looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive new business across key sales channels, identify and engage new retail and distribution partners, and close new business across priority retail and distribution channels.

Requirements

• 7 – 12+ years of CPG sales or business development experience, with a focus on retail channels
• Proven track record of opening new retail or distribution accounts and driving initial sell-in
• Experience selling into Mass, Outdoor, Club, or Specialty retail channels
• Strong understanding of retail economics: pricing, margins, promotions, assortment, agreements and buyer expectations
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline from scratch and consistently convert opportunities into revenue
• Confident, effective communicator with the ability to engage buyers and close business
• High ownership mindset – operates independently with clear accountability to results
• Strong organizational discipline across pipeline management, follow-up, and execution
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and supply chain to support new account launches
• Ability to travel for buyer meetings, trade shows, and market development

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off