Analyst, Business Development

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Memphis Support Center - Memphis, TN 38104Position Type: Full TimeBusiness Development Analyst

About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

About The Role:

Business Development Analyst is responsible for supporting critical commercial, analytical, and cross-functional processes. This role plays an essential part in managing commercial data, project visibility and financial accuracy across multiple customer workstreams. The analyst works closely with Business Development, Category Insights, Commercialization, Finance, R&D, and Supply Chain,

Approximately 10% travel expected and will report to the Sr Manager of Business Development

Responsibilities:

Business Development & Lead Management


Help develop and communicate strategies that drive profitable growth across co-manufacturing, food service, private label, and branded customer portfolios
Support sales and business manager through RFP and RFI cycles, providing cross-functional support from initiation through submission
Manage active customer business by conducting financial and performance analysis to identify growth opportunities and recommend actions that improve customer and product profitability
Manage inbound lead intake and ensure new opportunities are accurately entered and tracked in CRM


2) Commercial Reporting & Analysis


Develop and execute pricing strategies to increase profitability
Manage annual price-increase cycles, track contract timelines, and prepare updated pricing to address inflation-driven changes
Analyze customer-level sales, margin drivers, and P&L leak points and partner with account teams on corrective actions
Prepare commercial reports, including volume projections, forecasts, and performance updates
Monitor raw material, true-up process, packaging, and operational cost inputs; maintain cost cards; and review yield/scrap variances versus contracted BOM expectations
Participate in AOP (Annual Operating Plan) planning process and ensure accuracy on volume and pricing


3) Cross-Functional Coordination


Partner with R&D, Category Insights, Sales, Commercialization, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics to manage project timelines and deliverables
Support commercialization for new product launches and lifecycle changes by ensuring commercial accuracy and timely execution
Participate in internal and customer calls to support issue resolution, clarify next steps, and ensure timely follow-through
Support the development of QBR materials and other customer-facing documents


4) Documentation, Systems & Commercial Data Management


Maintain organized commercial documents, trackers, cost cards, dashboards, and performance files; reconcile trial expenses and ensure proper billing
Support internal planning processes by providing accurate commercial inputs for forecasts, risks & opportunities assessments, and internal visibility tools
Support documentation and development on Executive presentations.


 

Key Performance Measures:


Accuracy and timeliness of commercial data and documentation (cost cards, trackers, pricin