Jobs / sales
Business Development Manager QSR & Foodservice
Aviko · Steenderen, GE, nl
What they look for
You are an experienced business development manager with the presence, judgement, and business acumen to engage senior stakeholders in complex customer environments. You understand QSR and foodservice dynamics and know how to connect strategic partnership development with pragmatic execution.
This role suits a business development, global key account or commercial lead with experience in QSR, foodservice chains, FMCG, frozen food, potato products or international customer partnerships.
- Preferably 10+ years of commercial experience in QSR, foodservice, FMCG, or a comparable international B2B environment.
- A strong track record in strategic business development and complex global or multi-country key accounts.
- Solid understanding of QSR dynamics, franchise structures, customer decision-making, and frozen food supply chain models.
- Proven ability to lead senior negotiations and build partnerships that balance growth, margin, operational excellence, and customer value.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to align internal and external partners across regions and functions.
- Excellent project leadership skills and the confidence to drive cross-functional initiatives in an international matrix organization.
- A culturally aware, collaborative, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
What you get
- An international business development role with strategic mandate, autonomy, and visibility within commercial leadership.
- The opportunity to accelerate Aviko’s global QSR growth agenda with leading international foodservice customers.
- A role within a market-leading international food company with strong customer relationships and ambitious growth plans.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where ownership and long-term thinking are valued.
- The chance to contribute to innovation, sustainability, and the future of global foodservice.