Featured Talent

Director of Business Development

Looking for:

Permanent

Years of Experience:

10

Expertise:

Retail & Business Development, Sales & Profit Optimization

Arlin – Director of Business Development

Arlin is a results-driven sales leader with a strong track record in driving growth, developing key retail partnerships, and executing multi-channel strategies.

Relevant Skills

Strategic sales initiatives, driving sustainable growth, significantly increasing profitability

Expertise Summary

  • Arlin is a dynamic sales leader with over a decade of experience driving growth, developing key retail partnerships, and managing multi-channel strategies across various industries. 
    • He has expertise in building and maintaining relationships with major retailers, resulting in sustainable business growth and market expansion. 
    • Arlin is adept at leading cross-functional teams, executing promotional strategies, and optimizing profitability. 
    • He has a proven track record in product and business development across retail, grocery, and club channels. 
  • Key Achievements: 
    • As a Director of Business Development–pioneered distribution for a major retailer, developing branded product opportunities. 
      • Signed three new clients in the first three months, driving the business into the retailer’s channel. 
    • Profitable Volume Growth: managed strategic customer relationships with a major retailer, driving +$4M in sales for a food brand and +$250K for a second food brand. 
      • Developed a +$25M private label egg-based product in collaboration with the retailer. 
    • Sales Expansion–Regional Sales Manager: increased profits threefold through disciplined trade spending and executing effective promotional programs across major retailers. 
    • Directed national sales strategy at a major retailer, achieving 300% profit growth and 600% volume growth over 6 years through innovative customer engagement and brand development. 
    • Regional Sales Strategy–Regional Business Manager: directed $20M+ in annual sales in the Great Lakes region, leading successful business development at key retailers. 

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