Restaurant Business Development Manager jobs in Brampton, ON

At Freshouse Foods, we create custom protein items with the help and direction of our partners. We want to build our creations to meet and exceed our customers needs.

With over 60 years of major retail and foodservice experience, our expertise in product development has enabled us to react swiftly to customer wants and expectations. Our flexibility and versatility on our production floors allow us to offer an array of retail, foodservice, and healthcare products.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior National Account Manager or the Vice President of Sales, this advanced sales position is responsible for all aspects of accounts including business relationship with our broker partners, growth, as well as creating strategies to build new partnerships and business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for delivering an exceptional level of service, while proactively building both internal and external strategic relationships.

· Develop new business with existing clients and identify areas to increase sales and profit.

· Proactively identify and prioritize client needs, opportunities and risks.

· Communicate strategies to the broker team to ensure business development strategies are clear and aligned with Freshouse Foods strategies.

· Communicate launch of new products to broker and identify issues and opportunities to further develop Freshouse Foods business results.

· Ensure customer day-to-day needs are met by managing and coordinating efforts of cross functional teams such as Customer Service, Finance, Logistics, Operations, amongst others.

· Develop a deep understanding of the retail customer’s strategies and their needs.

· Build and maintain knowledge base of competitors and retailer trends in the marketplace/industry and integrate this information into strategic recommendations.

· Work with the sales team to maintain transparency from customer to production.

Qualifications:

· Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in relevant field such as Business Administration, Sales and or Marketing.

· A minimum of three (3) years working knowledge in account management.

· Experience within a key account team in a consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred.

· Working knowledge of Loblaw, Metro, Walmart account(s) is considered an asset.

· Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and execute multiple projects on time and on budget.

· Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, presentation as well as Project Management skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team as well as with external partners.

· Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP experience is considered an asset.

· Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This job requires candidate to be in the office five day a week in office.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Freshouse Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Freshouse Foods welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person