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Senior Business Development Manager - Principal Partnerships

08/04/2025
31/05/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Eastern Creek
Marketing

We’re looking for a commercially astute leader to identify, secure, and integrate new brand partnerships that align with our strategy, values, and growth ambitions. If you love turning global opportunities into local success stories, this is your opportunity to make a serious impact.

Why Join Us?

At Manassen, we don’t just distribute great food—we build brands, drive category growth, and deliver with excellence.

  • Play a lead role in shaping our brand portfolio and long-term growth strategy
  • Represent Manassen to leading global food brands
  • Enjoy autonomy, commercial ownership, and clear strategic impact
  • Join a high-performing, collaborative team in a growing FMCG business
  • Work in a flexible hybrid environment working Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office - we’re based in Sydney

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Scan the global market for high-potential food brands and category opportunities.
  • Pitch, negotiate, and onboard new principal partnerships, bringing globally loved brands to Australian consumers.
  • Own the commercial plan for each new partnership—from revenue and margin delivery to time-to-market.
  • Champion new brands internally, working with Category, Sales, and Marketing to set them up for success.
  • Lead quarterly reporting, ensuring partner transparency and alignment on performance, growth plans, and strategy.

What You’ll Bring

  • Extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial marketing, ideally within FMCG or food.
  • A proven track record in securing and scaling brand partnerships that drive real commercial outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of the Australian retail and/or foodservice landscape.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, with experience in deal structuring and negotiation.
  • Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels internally and externally.
  • Bonus points for a tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field.