Manager, Business Development

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Toronto is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time temporary role in account management and real estate leasing. Responsibilities include building relationships with physicians, managing leases, and preparing financial assessments. Applicants should have a degree in Business or related fields, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with advanced proficiency in MS Office. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Purchase discount program

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in account management, business development or real estate leasing.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Strong financial acumen regarding leasing metrics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to account management activities including deal negotiation.
• Build relationships with new and existing physicians.
• Negotiate leases and related partnership agreements.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Real estate leasing

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Business, Urban Planning, Real Estate or similar

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)

Job description

Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk‑in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to all account management related activities including opportunity evaluation, deal negotiation, financial review, and relationship management
• Build and support relationships with new and existing physicians across the portfolio
• Proactively assess and secure incremental partnerships across the enterprise affiliated clinic network
• Build and support relationships with new and existing landlord
• Negotiate leases and related partnership agreements
• Develop use cases, opportunity assessments, financial models and other related business planning materials
• Draft and review real estate agreements with applicable legal resources and cross‑functional teams
• Review and obtain all internal approvals for each deal, leasing assignments/subleases for portfolio
• Triage and support all subtenant maintenance issues

What you bring:

• University degree in Business, Urban Planning, Real Estate or similar
• 3‑5 years of experience in account management, business development or real estate leasing within large, fast‑paced organizations
• Ability to work independently under pressure, in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of real estate, lease administration and contract preparation
• Strong financial acumen – understands the metrics relating to leasing and related partnerships.
• Strong professional presence, oral, written and presentation skills, including facilitation of meetings where excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills is a must
• Effective negotiations skills
• Strong intuition for business, tact and influence to lead in a matrix environment and work with diverse personalities and styles
• Superior verbal and written communications skills
• Advanced computer skills required in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open‑minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast‑paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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