Business Development Manager
Pubblicato il 14-09-2026 - AB Mauri Italy Società Benefit in Ficarazzelli-bagni Italia
AB Mauri is a dynamic global group of yeast and bakery ingredients companies and is part of the listed multinational Associated British Foods plc.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Italy and support the growth of our bakery ingredients business within the industrial and mid-sized customer segment.
Working in close partnership with both commercial and technical teams at local and EMEA level, this role offers an excellent career opportunity within a truly international environment at one of Europe’s leading ingredients companies.
The successful candidate will be based in Cologne (BS) and will spend a significant proportion of their time travelling to customers and business partners.
This is a full-time position.
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About the role
The purpose of this role is to lead business growth in the Italian bakery ingredients market by promoting and expanding an innovative, high-quality product portfolio, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with key industrial customers.
Key responsibilities
- Promote safe working practices and ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
- Drive business growth in the Italian bakery ingredients market through commercial and technical development activities;
- Identify customer needs and translate them into tailored solutions in collaboration with commercial and technical teams;
- Develop strong relationships with key industrial customers and relevant internal stakeholders at local and EMEA level;
- Contribute to the country technology roadmap and support the implementation of innovation and application projects. xlwpduy
What we are looking for
- Solid track record in business development, preferably within the bakery ingredients or food ingredients sector;
- Strong commercial acumen and customer orientation;
- Good understanding of financial drivers and sound business awareness;
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities;
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
- Solid understanding of bakery formulas, baking ingredients and related manufacturing processes and equipment;
- Working knowledge of enzymes;
- Knowledge and experience in flours, improver systems, preservation systems, sourdough and frozen technology.
Salary range: 60.000€ - 80.000€