Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods
Retail Business Development Manager (Club/Mass)
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
Retail Business Development Manager (Club/Mass)
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Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods ("GDK") is a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio features gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready‑to‑eat and plant‑based proteins, along with value‑added bakery products. We serve over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and a presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers.
Our Vision:
Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean, and inspired world cuisine, ensuring every table or menu worldwide showcases our flavors.
Our Mission:
Be top of mind with customers as the preferred and trusted choice, delivering mutual value and acting with urgency.
Our Guiding Principles:
Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business.
Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers.
Conscious Leadership: Lead with awareness, kindness, and courage.
Competitive Spirit: Play to win.
We seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles to help us deliver rich flavors and a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.
GDK is seeking an experienced Retail Business Development Manager for our Club and Mass Retailers. You will be a strategic and hands‑on leader responsible for driving innovation and growth opportunities across Club and Mass retail channels, connecting Retail Sales with Marketing/Innovation teams, and overseeing the entire product introduction lifecycle.
What You Are Going To Be Doing…
Lead the creation & execution of innovation strategies for Club and Mass retailers (Costco, Sam’s, Walmart, Target), aligning retailer needs with consumer insights, market trends, and company goals.
Identify & translate consumer, culinary, and category trends into actionable innovation opportunities.
Build business cases to evaluate opportunities, including financial modeling, margin, and market analysis.
Commission & oversee cross‑functional project teams with a Commercialization Project Manager to ensure successful product development and execution.
Champion new product launches, coordinating packaging design, commercialization, and activation efforts with Marketing, Innovation, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
Support sales teams with sell‑in presentations and tools to drive adoption.
Monitor & analyze post‑launch product performance, providing recommendations for optimization and long‑term success.
Serve as the primary liaison between Retail Sales & Marketing/Innovation teams to ensure retailer needs are addressed in innovation planning.
Guide agency & vendor partnerships to develop packaging, marketing toolkits, and customer‑facing collateral.
Drive a collaborative, consumer‑first approach to innovation, ensuring seamless alignment between departments and external partners.
Travel up to 20%.
What You Need To Have…
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or related field. MBA or advanced degree a plus.
5+ years of experience in marketing, product development, or innovation within CPG food categories.
Experience with Club and/or Mass retail accounts preferred.
Proven success in launching new products & building long‑term growth platforms.
Strong analytical & commercial skills, expertise in financial modeling & market evaluation.
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams & manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across organizational levels.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, & able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, & Excel (heavy users preferred).
Required Core Competencies
Strategic Innovation Leadership – identify & execute growth opportunities via consumer‑driven innovation.
Business Acumen – financial modeling, P&L management, market dynamics.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration – align R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, & Marketing.
Communication & Storytelling – craft compelling product narratives.
Project Management – highly organized, detail‑oriented, complex project experience.
Adaptability & Initiative – thrive in dynamic environments, take ownership to drive results.
Why work with us… We blend innovation with reverence for tradition, holding high expectations while supporting employee growth. Our commitments include a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant professional opportunities. Community standards are built on equal employment, respectful dialogue, integrity, and accountability.
What We Offer…
Highly competitive compensation & bonus programs.
Medical, Dental & Vision options for you & your family.
Safe‑harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching & immediate vesting.
Life, AD&D, Short & Long‑term Disability Programs.
Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account Contributions.
Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs.
Paid Vacations & Holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Target Compensation : $90,000‑130,000.
Bonus Potential : 20%.
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Business Development
Industry Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods ("GDK") is a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio features gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready‑to‑eat and plant‑based proteins, along with value‑added bakery products. We serve over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and a presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers.
Our Vision:
Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean, and inspired world cuisine, ensuring every table or menu worldwide showcases our flavors.
Our Mission:
Be top of mind with customers as the preferred and trusted choice, delivering mutual value and acting with urgency.
Our Guiding Principles:
Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business.
Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers.
Conscious Leadership: Lead with awareness, kindness, and courage.
Competitive Spirit: Play to win.
We seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles to help us deliver rich flavors and a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.
GDK is seeking an experienced Retail Business Development Manager for our Club and Mass Retailers. You will be a strategic and hands‑on leader responsible for driving innovation and growth opportunities across Club and Mass retail channels, connecting Retail Sales with Marketing/Innovation teams, and overseeing the entire product introduction lifecycle.
What You Are Going To Be Doing…
Lead the creation & execution of innovation strategies for Club and Mass retailers (Costco, Sam’s, Walmart, Target), aligning retailer needs with consumer insights, market trends, and company goals.
Identify & translate consumer, culinary, and category trends into actionable innovation opportunities.
Build business cases to evaluate opportunities, including financial modeling, margin, and market analysis.
Commission & oversee cross‑functional project teams with a Commercialization Project Manager to ensure successful product development and execution.
Champion new product launches, coordinating packaging design, commercialization, and activation efforts with Marketing, Innovation, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
Support sales teams with sell‑in presentations and tools to drive adoption.
Monitor & analyze post‑launch product performance, providing recommendations for optimization and long‑term success.
Serve as the primary liaison between Retail Sales & Marketing/Innovation teams to ensure retailer needs are addressed in innovation planning.
Guide agency & vendor partnerships to develop packaging, marketing toolkits, and customer‑facing collateral.
Drive a collaborative, consumer‑first approach to innovation, ensuring seamless alignment between departments and external partners.
Travel up to 20%.
What You Need To Have…
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or related field. MBA or advanced degree a plus.
5+ years of experience in marketing, product development, or innovation within CPG food categories.
Experience with Club and/or Mass retail accounts preferred.
Proven success in launching new products & building long‑term growth platforms.
Strong analytical & commercial skills, expertise in financial modeling & market evaluation.
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams & manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across organizational levels.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, & able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, & Excel (heavy users preferred).
Required Core Competencies
Strategic Innovation Leadership – identify & execute growth opportunities via consumer‑driven innovation.
Business Acumen – financial modeling, P&L management, market dynamics.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration – align R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, & Marketing.
Communication & Storytelling – craft compelling product narratives.
Project Management – highly organized, detail‑oriented, complex project experience.
Adaptability & Initiative – thrive in dynamic environments, take ownership to drive results.
Why work with us… We blend innovation with reverence for tradition, holding high expectations while supporting employee growth. Our commitments include a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant professional opportunities. Community standards are built on equal employment, respectful dialogue, integrity, and accountability.
What We Offer…
Highly competitive compensation & bonus programs.
Medical, Dental & Vision options for you & your family.
Safe‑harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching & immediate vesting.
Life, AD&D, Short & Long‑term Disability Programs.
Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account Contributions.
Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs.
Paid Vacations & Holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Target Compensation : $90,000‑130,000.
Bonus Potential : 20%.
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Business Development
Industry Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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