Business Development Manager

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Toronto is seeking a Business Development Manager to oversee medium-to-large projects within the assigned category. Responsibilities include leading commercialization efforts, managing cross-functional communication, and ensuring project alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, have experience in project management, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Commitment to diversity and culture

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects of medium-to-high complexity.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proven team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization efforts for projects.
• Develop detailed commercialization plans.
• Manage communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for leading medium-to-large projects within the assigned category or brand, including but not limited to new platform innovation initiatives and highly visible capital projects. The Business Development Manager interfaces with cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization, including brand stewards in Marketing, R&D, and Finance, as well as technical and execution resources in Engineering and field operations. Large projects managed by the BD Manager would be supported by the Director, Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization efforts for medium-to-large-scale projects, platform innovation programs, and capital initiatives to support long-term business growth and brand objectives.
• Support the I2M and IIM process for assigned projects and lead design reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Support the Project Director or BD Director in governance activities, including progress reporting, cost management, next steps, and identifying needs from sponsors to remove barriers and maintain project momentum.
• Develop and manage detailed commercialization plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with functional leads.
• Review project timelines and costs regularly with the project team; facilitate the development of mitigation and contingency plans and manage stakeholder communication.
• Manage communication with cross-functional partners and key stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure effective team engagement by establishing and managing project meetings, maintaining alignment across functions, and driving accountability to project milestones.
• Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report ‘people leaders’) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training.
• Company Values (RDQAS): Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same

Recipe for Success

• Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience managing projects of medium -to-high complexity
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)
• Demonstrated team leadership and critical-thinking skills, capable of guiding cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to influence and engage stakeholders at Director level
• Ability to operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy and manage complex, multifaceted initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise in analytics, problem-solving, and financial acumen to support data-driven decision-making
• Highly action-oriented with a strong drive for results and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management skills

What We Can Offer

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.