Business Development Manager Canada

JOB DESCRIPTION Business Development Manager -CanadaAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dedicated Business Development Manager to manage sales programs and strategic planning initiatives within a specific department of the business to ensure sales targets are met. This role may be dedicated to servicing one significant client or responsible for multiple client's goals and encompassing customer relations and implementation. Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! What we offer:Full-Time Benefits (Health, Dental, Disability, Life, Lifeworks Program)Perk Spot Discounts on Travel, Movies, Cell Phones and moreTraining and Career DevelopmentGenerous Paid Time-OffWork from home flexibilityResponsibilities:Achieve P&L targets; manage the business for each client(s) assigned.Implement marketing strategies and analyze trends and results to achieve department/client income and expense budget goals.Develop and launch strategies to pursue new opportunities.Manage and maximize manufacturer marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelines.Facilitate communication, opportunities, challenges, and workflow to other team members and attend all Client meetings and reviews.Qualifications:Bachelor"s Degree or equivalent CPG related experience is required8-10 years of relative work experienceProven track record in CPG salesWorking knowledge of syndicated dataForecasts, set objectives, anticipates, structures task and establishes prioritiesStrong sales presentation development skills; Outstanding written and oral communication skillsAccess to a vehicleThe Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.The Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats, and communication support upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact: Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, for external applicants, or, a Supervisor for internal applicants. Responsibilities/QualificationsThe Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Business Development Manager manages sales programs and strategic planning initiatives within a specific department of the business to ensure sales targets are met. This role may be dedicated to servicing one significant client or responsible for multiple client's goals and encompassing customer relations and implementation. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Revenue Budget AchievementAchieve P&L targets; manage business for each client(s) assignedImplement marketing strategies and analyze trends and results to achieve department/client income and expense budget goalsOwn and drive revenue growth; identify opportunities and align business unit resources to secure those opportunities Client Quota AchievementMeet and/or exceed Client's goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving and promotional volumeIdentify and provide services to support the "Customer as Clients"Develop and launch strategies to pursue new opportunities Client Key Performance Indicators AchievementManage and maximize manufacturer marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelinesIdentify opportunities and close white space within the marketImplement customer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions at retailerBusiness ManagementAssist team to navigate in the larger Company organization to align needed resources and support to ensure specific client and/or customer initiative successFacilitate communication, opportunities, challenges, and workflow to other team members and attend all Client meetings and reviewsSupervisory Responsibilities Direct ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect ReportsDoes not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel will be limited but is a function of this job. Minimum QualificationsEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor"s Degree or equivalent experience 8-10 years of relative work experience in applicable field Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesProven track record in CPG salesStrong sales presentation/development skillsDemonstrated leadership and initiativePriority management in a dynamic work environmentWorking knowledge of syndicated dataForecasts, sets objectives, anticipates, structures tasks and establishes prioritiesAccurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projectsStrong sales presentation development skillsOutstanding written and oral communication skills.Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internalWorks cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to othersIntermediate Microsoft Office Suite skillsEnvironmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in at a home office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee's employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time