business development manager.

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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