Business Development Manager

Randstad

$100K — $125K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of professional sales experience in Food Manufacturing or CPG.
  • Proven experience in Private Label sales and corporate negotiations.
  • Strong analytical skills and CRM tool proficiency.
  • Willingness to complete a Predictive Index (PI) assessment.
  • Ability to commute to the Milton/Halton area two days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and close new business opportunities in untapped markets.
  • Manage and grow assigned high-volume corporate accounts with top-tier service.
  • Navigate complexities of private label sales with corporate buying teams.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends for actionable insights.
  • Travel for trade shows and client meetings across Canada and the U.S.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage from day one.
  • 4% RRSP matching for financial security.
  • $1,500 annual personal development and fitness fund.
  • Monthly team events to promote workplace culture.
  • Hybrid work-from-home and road-based schedule for autonomy.
Full Job Description
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A premier North American food manufacturer specializing in high-quality baked goods and private label solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager. This role is a blend of strategic account management and aggressive market expansion. You will be responsible for representing a beloved brand and its private label capabilities to major corporate stakeholders in the grocery, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. ...

Advantages - Stability & Growth: Join a well-established manufacturer currently expanding into exciting new verticals like cruise lines and international markets. - Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage from day one. - Financial Security: 4% RRSP matching and a competitive base salary. - Culture of Wellness: Annual "Personal Development & Fitness" fund ($1,500), monthly team events, and a focus on long-term employee retention. - Autonomy: Manage a North American territory with a hybrid work-from-home and road-based schedule. Responsibilities - Strategic Hunting: Identify and close new business opportunities in untapped markets (Convenience, Leisure, Cruise, etc.). - Account Stewardship: Manage and grow assigned high-volume corporate accounts, ensuring "Gold Standard" service levels. - Private Label Execution: Navigate the complexities of private label sales, working with corporate buying teams rather than individual store owners. - Market Analysis: Monitor competitor activity and market trends to provide actionable insights to the SVP and Sales Director. - Travel: Attend trade shows and client meetings across Canada and the United States (Passport required). Qualifications - Experience: 4-7 years of professional sales experience within Food Manufacturing or CPG. - Sector Knowledge: Proven track record in Private Label sales and corporate-level negotiations. - Technical Fit: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in CRM tools. - Assessment: Willingness to complete a Predictive Index (PI) behavioral and cognitive assessment. - Location: Ability to commute to the Milton/Halton region 2 days per week. Summary This is a mid-level career opportunity for a hungry, relationship-driven sales professional to join a leading bakery manufacturer. You will balance the management of major existing accounts with the thrill of opening new North American territories. Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 CAD base.
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A premier North American food manufacturer specializing in high-quality baked goods and private label solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager. This role is a blend of strategic account management and aggressive market expansion. You will be responsible for representing a beloved brand and its private label capabilities to major corporate stakeholders in the grocery, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. Advantages - Stability & Growth: Join a well-established manufacturer currently expanding into exciting new verticals like cruise lines and international markets. - Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage from day one. - Financial Security: 4% RRSP matching and a competitive base salary. - Culture of Wellness: Annual "Personal Development & Fitness" fund ($1,500), monthly team events, and a focus on long-term employee retention. - Autonomy: Manage a North American territory with a hybrid work-from-home and road-based schedule. Responsibilities - Strategic Hunting: Identify and close new business opportunities in untapped markets (Convenience, Leisure, Cruise, etc.). ...

- Account Stewardship: Manage and grow assigned high-volume corporate accounts, ensuring "Gold Standard" service levels. - Private Label Execution: Navigate the complexities of private label sales, working with corporate buying teams rather than individual store owners. - Market Analysis: Monitor competitor activity and market trends to provide actionable insights to the SVP and Sales Director. - Travel: Attend trade shows and client meetings across Canada and the United States (Passport required). Qualifications - Experience: 4-7 years of professional sales experience within Food Manufacturing or CPG. - Sector Knowledge: Proven track record in Private Label sales and corporate-level negotiations. - Technical Fit: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in CRM tools. - Assessment: Willingness to complete a Predictive Index (PI) behavioral and cognitive assessment. - Location: Ability to commute to the Milton/Halton region 2 days per week. Summary This is a mid-level career opportunity for a hungry, relationship-driven sales professional to join a leading bakery manufacturer. You will balance the management of major existing accounts with the thrill of opening new North American territories. Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 CAD base.
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