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Business Development Manager – Food Manufacturing & Processing
Top Benefits
About the role
HTT Safety ‘n’ More Inc. has been helping businesses across British Columbia create safer, more efficient workplaces. We are a proudly BC-owned and operated distributor with local inventory, multiple warehouses, our own delivery fleet, and a customer-first approach that has earned the trust of hundreds of organizations across construction, manufacturing, municipalities, utilities, and industrial markets.
As we continue to grow, we are launching a dedicated focus on the Food Manufacturing & Processing industry—and we’re looking for the right person to lead it.
If you already have relationships within food manufacturing, food processing, beverage production, bakeries, meat processing, dairy, seafood, produce packing, or food distribution, we’d like to talk.
The Opportunity
This is not just another sales territory.
This is an opportunity to build and grow an important market segment backed by one of British Columbia’s most established independent industrial suppliers.
You’ll be responsible for developing new business, expanding strategic customer relationships, and becoming HTT’s specialist within the food manufacturing and processing sector.
Our goal is simple: become the preferred safety, PPE, janitorial, facility, and industrial supply partner for food manufacturers throughout British Columbia.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business opportunities throughout the Food Manufacturing & Processing industry.
- Build relationships with plant managers, safety managers, maintenance teams, purchasing departments, quality assurance, and operations leaders.
- Identify customer challenges and provide value-driven solutions.
- Promote our full range of PPE, disposable gloves, hearing protection, footwear, respiratory products, spill control, facility supplies, janitorial products, traffic safety products, and industrial consumables.
- Introduce customers to HTT’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and inventory management solutions.
- Conduct site visits, product demonstrations, workplace assessments, and safety reviews.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and customer presentations.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate CRM records.
- Work closely with our customer service, purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Represent HTT professionally at customer sites, industry events, and networking opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships, and growing business.
The ideal candidate will have
- Experience selling into food manufacturing, food processing, beverage, dairy, meat, seafood, bakery, packaging, or related industries.
- Existing relationships within the food manufacturing sector.
- Strong business development and account management experience.
- Experience selling industrial products, safety products, sanitation products, packaging, MRO supplies, janitorial products, or similar solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Experience using CRM software.
- A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel throughout British Columbia.
Why Join HTT?
- Join a respected BC company with years of success.
- Local inventory with fast delivery and strong operational support.
- Multiple warehouses and our own delivery fleet.
- Competitive compensation package including salary, vehicle allowance, commission, and benefits.
- The opportunity to build and shape a specialized market segment.
- A collaborative team that values integrity, customer service, and long-term relationships.
- Significant opportunity for professional growth as HTT continues to expand across Western Canada.
If This Sounds Like You…
If you’re passionate about developing business, enjoy working with manufacturers, and want to be part of a growing independent company where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Join HTT Safety ‘n’ More Inc. and help us become the preferred industrial and safety supplier to British Columbia’s food manufacturing and processing industry.
Existing relationships within BC’s food manufacturing industry will be considered a significant asset.
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About HTT Safety 'n' More Inc.
For over a quarter of a century, our people have provided Personal Protective Equipment ‘n' More to businesses across British Columbia, now this is our humble beginning.
Our business philosophy at HTT is very unique, as we view every single customer as our "partner" and with them, we plan to build a long-lasting partnership. We control our own supply chain which eliminates all surprises for our partners, in terms of quality and price, both of these are paramount to us at HTT.
We understand the importance our partners attach to safety in their businesses and we are here to help in their endeavors. We not only provide all personal protective equipment but also support your key personnel, understand the safety standards and policies. Our team can provide, organize on-site safety audits, and product training for your business.
We provide brands of all sizes, including some of the top brands in North America, all of these help our partners run their business safely