Business Development Manager – Retail Beverages

Beyond Meat

. Drive sales growth and execution throughout Los Angeles and the assigned Greater Southern California territory .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales growth capabilities in the beverage and consumer packaged goods sectors, with a focus on distributor engagement, promotional execution, and market analysis. Proficient in building relationships and collaborating with internal teams to drive successful product launches and market activations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Growth ExecutionDistributor EngagementPromotional Program ManagementMarket AnalysisRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sales ReportingMarket Trend AnalysisPromotional ExecutionPlanogram CompliancePoint-of-Sale Placement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesTime ManagementSelf-Starter MotivationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSales Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseValid Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Beverage SalesConsumer Packaged GoodsFood ServiceDistributor Market VisitsRetailer Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales growth and execution throughout Los Angeles and the assigned Greater Southern California territory
Build profitable volume through expanded distribution, merchandising excellence, and strong promotional execution
Conduct route rides, crew drives, distributor market visits, and influential account calls
Secure new points of distribution, displays, secondary placements, cold box opportunities, and incremental shelf space
Educate, motivate, and support distributor sales teams through scheduled trainings and regular market engagement
Ensure execution of promotional programs, including displays, planogram compliance, point-of-sale placement, and feature activity
Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and sales performance to identify opportunities and recommend strategic actions
Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to support launches, demos, sampling initiatives, and local market activations
Communicate market opportunities, execution updates, and challenges to internal stakeholders
Prioritize territory focus based on retailer initiatives, seasonal opportunities, promotional calendars, and new product launches
Represent Beyond Meat in the marketplace with professionalism, energy, and a growth-oriented mindset

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in beverage, CPG, food service, or consumer packaged goods sales
Experience working with distributors, retailers, and/or DSD environments strongly preferred
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic sales reporting tools
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance required
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
Willingness to travel throughout the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California territory
Must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer
Role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

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