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PLTFRM

VP, Business Development – Conventional Food

PLTFRM

. Drive new business growth by identifying, developing and closing opportunities with consumer brands .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development and sales, with a strong focus on consultative selling and relationship building within the consumer-brand ecosystem. Proficient in pipeline management and negotiation, leveraging market knowledge to drive growth and create sustainable partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentConsultative Sales ApproachPipeline ManagementNegotiation SkillsConsumer-Brand Ecosystem Knowledge

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Hard Skills
B2B SalesProposal DevelopmentSales Cycle ManagementForecastingComplex Sales Negotiation
Soft Skills
Executive PresenceRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsSelf-DirectedEntrepreneurial Mindset
Tools & Technologies
HubSpotCRM Software
Industry Keywords
Consumer BrandsRetail ChannelsDigital ChannelsMarket KnowledgeTrade Shows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive new business growth by identifying, developing and closing opportunities with consumer brands
  • Own the full sales cycle across inbound and self-sourced opportunities, including prospecting, discovery, solution development, proposal, negotiation and close
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of emerging, growth-stage and established brands aligned with PLTFRM’s growth priorities
  • Develop relationships with founders, CEOs and senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Growth and other key functions
  • Lead consultative sales conversations to understand each brand’s business, challenges and growth objectives and identify where PLTFRM can add the greatest value
  • Develop and deliver compelling presentations, proposals and solutions that bring together the right PLTFRM capabilities for each opportunity
  • Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and negotiate commercial agreements that create strong, sustainable partnerships
  • Leverage category expertise, industry relationships and market knowledge to identify opportunities and strengthen PLTFRM’s position with prospective clients
  • Partner closely with Growth, Marketing, Sales Operations and business leaders to develop new opportunities and ensure a seamless transition from prospect to client
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast data in HubSpot, providing clear visibility into deal stage, timing, probability and next steps
  • Represent PLTFRM at industry trade shows, conferences, client meetings and networking events to build relationships and generate new business
  • Stay close to consumer, retailer and category trends to strengthen prospecting, positioning and sales conversations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of business development, sales or related commercial experience, with a demonstrated track record of carrying and exceeding a closing quota
  • Proven success sourcing, developing and closing complex B2B opportunities as an individual contributor
  • Experience selling services, brokerage, agency, consulting or other strategic solutions to consumer brands strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the consumer-brand ecosystem and an understanding of how brands grow across retail and digital channels
  • Existing relationships and experience within relevant consumer categories are highly valued
  • A consultative sales approach with the ability to understand a brand’s business and connect its needs to broader growth solutions
  • Executive presence and the ability to build credibility with founders, CEOs and senior Sales, Marketing and Growth leaders
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from initial conversation through signed agreement
  • Entrepreneurial, self-directed and comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them
  • Strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline, with experience using HubSpot or a similar CRM
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations and proposal development
  • Willingness to travel for client meetings, trade shows, conferences and company events as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401K + Company match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Hybrid or Remote work environment
  • A high ownership, high performance, high collaboration culture
  • The opportunity to work with leading consumer brands and shape the future of commerce