Strategy Business Development

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)

GREAT WORK LIFE BALANCE!

Compensation: $140-160 Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Position Overview

A midtown International Conglomerate is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic growth opportunities within the Food Retail industry . This role will lead market research, financial analysis, investment evaluations, and strategic partnerships while supporting a portfolio of operating companies and driving long-term business growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate development, strategic planning, investment analysis, or business development within the Food Retail sector and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and execute new business, investment, acquisition, and partnership opportunities within the Food Retail industry.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and commercial due diligence to assess business opportunities.
• Develop business cases, investment recommendations, financial projections, and executive presentations for senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners, investors, portfolio companies, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor the financial and operational performance of subsidiary and affiliate businesses, recommending initiatives to improve growth and profitability.
• Support strategic planning, acquisitions, post-merger integration, operational improvements, and new business launches.
• Identify opportunities to leverage synergies across portfolio companies to maximize operational effectiveness and long-term value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and international business partners to execute strategic initiatives and drive business performance.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, consumer behavior, and emerging market opportunities within the Food Retail sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Investment Analysis, Private Equity, Consulting, or a related field.
• Food Retail industry experience is required.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, budgeting, and business modeling skills.
• Experience evaluating investments, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or growth initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience working in a global or cross-cultural business environment is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategic investments and business growth for a highly respected global organization. You'll work closely with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives while helping drive long-term expansion within the Food & Retail industry.