Business Development Director
Pure Ground Ingredients
Business Development Director
Pure Ground Ingredients
Imports and processes organic ingredients globally
Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. · Minden, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-16
Workplace: on_site
Department: Sales
Pure Ground Ingredients is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to lead commercial growth, develop strategic accounts, and manage our sales team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven B2B food-industry sales professional who can build business, lead people, and bring discipline to sales planning and forecasting.
What You’ll Do
Lead business development and drive new customer acquisition.
Grow and manage strategic and key accounts.
Develop and execute annual and quarterly sales plans.
Own the sales pipeline, forecasting, and commercial performance.
Lead, coach, and hold the sales team accountable for results.
Build relationships with procurement, sourcing, R&D, and senior decision-makers.
Identify new markets, customers, applications, and product opportunities.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Finance on demand planning and S&OP.
Negotiate commercial terms and support the closing of major opportunities.
Why Pure Ground Ingredients?
Pure Ground Ingredients operates in the global food ingredient supply chain, sourcing ingredients from origins around the world and processing them in the United States.
We are looking for a commercial leader and business builder—not simply an account manager—who can help drive the company’s next stage of growth.
Highly preferred: Experience with organic ingredients, spices, herbs, botanicals, seasonings, functional ingredients, or agricultural ingredients.
How Success Will Be Measured
Revenue growth • Gross margin • New customer acquisition • Key-account growth • Pipeline conversion • Forecast accuracy • Sales-team performance
Founded in 2012, Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. sources botanicals, herbs, and spices from organic farmers around the globe, processes them from our facilities in northern Nevada and the Netherlands, and supplies them to discerning manufacturers of organic foods, beverages, and Health & Beauty Aids, worldwide. Company leadership is comprised of active ownership complemented by a fresh group of seasoned executives with broad industry and entrepreneurial experience.
Pure Ground Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Imports and processes organic ingredients globally
Pure Ground Ingredients (PGI) imports organic herbs, spices, botanicals, and chilies and processes them in its Northern Nevada facility before selling to food and beverage manufacturers in the United States and Europe. The company sources ingredients from more than 35 countries and acts as a connector between organic farmers and manufacturers, adding value for both sides. Its process starts with raw organic materials, which PGI then processes in-house and distributes to customers. What sets PGI apart is its mission to support sustainable farming communities and improve product quality while maintaining economic vitality for farmers, communities, and customers alike. The company also invests in land replenishment, education, and sustainable practices to ensure healthy plants and happy people. Overall, PGI aims to provide high-quality organic ingredients and to be a reliable partner for farmers and manufacturers, ensuring long-term viability for all stakeholders.
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