Business Development Manager - NYC Shelter Services

Business Development Manager – NYC Shelter Services

Whitsons Culinary Group | New York City

$66,300–$75,000 Base Salary + Significant Commission Opportunity

Know the NYC nonprofit, temporary and shelter services community and want to Earn Big? Whitsons Culinary Group is hiring several Business Development Managers to expand our prepared food and food service partnerships across New York City shelter services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on connecting with people, identifying new business opportunities, and building meaningful partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within NYC shelter services.
• Build a strong pipeline through networking, outreach, referrals, and community engagement.
• Meet with prospective clients, understand their needs, and develop tailored food service solutions.
• Partner with internal teams on proposals and RFPs to secure new business.
• Represent Whitsons Culinary Group at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with NYC shelter services, nonprofit, human services, community-based organizations, or prepared food/food service markets. Existing relationships within these communities are strongly desired.
• 1–3 years of business development, sales, account management, community relations, or related experience is a plus.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial relationship builder who is comfortable opening doors and asking for business.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to regularly travel throughout New York City.
• Must reside in one of NYC’s five boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or a related field is a plus; relevant experience and relationships will also be heavily considered.

Why Whitsons?

At Whitsons Culinary Group, food is more than a service. It’s an opportunity to support organizations that make a difference in their communities. This role gives you the chance to combine relationship building, entrepreneurship, community impact, and significant earnings opportunity while helping Whitsons grow an important segment of our business.

Know NYC? Know the community? Ready to build something big?

If you're connected to New York City's nonprofit, shelter, or human services community and you're motivated by the opportunity to build relationships, win business, and be rewarded for your success, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and help us grow Whitsons' impact across New York City

This role offers a salary range of $66,300 – $75,000 annually, based on skills, experience, and location. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and time off. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position offers a highly rewarding sales incentive program with substantial commission earning potential. Top performance can create the opportunity for total earnings well beyond base salary.