Business Development Executive

About the Company:

SwissBake® leads in innovation, production, exports & supply of professional-grade bakery ingredients, with a strong global presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (GCC).

With over 40+ years of experience, we specialise in research & development and marketing with a commitment to deliver innovative baking solutions across diverse HoReCa and baking industry segments. Our extensive product portfolio includes over 200+ bakery ingredients trusted by B2B professionals worldwide.

About the Role

Business Development Executive

What You’ll Do

Lead Management & Sales Conversion

• Work on

  daily leads provided by the company

  , ensuring timely follow-ups and high conversion.

• Generate your own leads through market visits, online research, references, cold outreach, and local business mapping.

• Understand customer needs and recommend the right SwissBake products.
• Conduct

  product demos, sampling sessions, and sales presentations

  to drive interest and conversions.

Client & Partner Relationship Building

• Build strong relationships with

  bakery owners, café operators, cloud kitchens, chefs, and purchase managers

  .
• Collaborate with

  distributors and channel partners

  to support order flow and market growth.
• Maintain regular communication to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

End-to-End Sales Ownership

• Manage the complete sales cycle: lead → pitch → proposal → negotiation → closing → after-sales support.
• Coordinate with internal teams (R&D, logistics, accounts) for smooth on-boarding and issue resolution.
• Track repeat orders, customer usage patterns, and product movement.

Market Visits & Territory Management

• Be

  open to traveling within your assigned region

  for client meetings, sampling sessions, and distributor visits.
• Gather on-ground insights on competitors, customer needs, and market trends.
• Represent and strengthen the SwissBake brand in your territory.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of sales experience

  , ideally in FMCG, bakery, foodservice, HoReCa, or hospitality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with owners, chefs, purchase managers, and distributors.
• Comfortable with

  field work

  , daily assigned leads, and self-generated business development.
• Target-driven, proactive, and confident in managing independent sales responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and follow-up skills.