Business Development Executive (Bakery/HORECA)

Our client, a leading and highly reputed name in bakery ingredients and products, operating since 30+ years across 5 countries, are seeking a self-motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to expand sales, develop new business opportunities, and maintain strong customer relationships within the bakery, foodservice, HORECA, and food manufacturing sectors across Bahrain. Location: Manama, Bahrain Reports To: Sales Manager Salary budget: BHD 800-1000 Key Responsibilities • Achieve Sales and company KPIs and business objectives. • Identify and acquire new customers while growing existing accounts. • Conduct regular customer visits, product presentations, and sales negotiations. • Prepare quotations, follow up on inquiries and close sales opportunities. • Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction. • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements. • Ensure Open and accurate daily reporting to Line manager on daily activities and market intelligence. • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and timely deliveries. • Follow up on collections and maintain healthy customer accounts. • Update sales activities and customer information in the company CRM/ERP system. Qualifications & Experience • Masters or bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field. • 3-5 years of sales experience in food ingredients, bakery, or HORECA industry. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis). • Bahrain market experience in similar field preferred. • Valid Bahrain Driving License is mandatory. • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. • Good command of English, additional languages are an advantage. Key Competencies • Sales & Business Development • Customer Relationship Management • Negotiation & Presentation Skills • Market Awareness • Results-Oriented & Self-Motivated What They Offer • Competitive & Industry accepted salary with added allowances. • Professional growth and development opportunities. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • Opportunity to work with a leading supplier of bakery ingredients and food solutions in GCC region. • Immediate recruitment.

Achieve Sales and company KPIs and business objectives. Identify and acquire new customers while growing existing accounts. Conduct regular customer visits, product presentations, and sales negotiations. Prepare quotations, follow up on inquiries and close sales opportunities. Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements. Ensure Open and accurate daily reporting to Line manager on daily activities and market intelligence. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and timely deliveries. Follow up on collections and maintain healthy customer accounts. Update sales activities and customer information in the company CRM/ERP system.