Manager, Commercial Learning

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a Manager, Commercial Learning. The role focuses on designing impactful learning experiences that enhance sales capabilities and foster a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates have experience in commercial learning or sales enablement, along with skills in project management and strong communication. Join an inclusive organization committed to sustainability and community impact, with comprehensive benefits starting on your first day.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial learning or sales enablement, ideally within CPG or similar go-to-market environments.
• Ability to translate business strategy and data into capability roadmaps and learning solutions that improve seller effectiveness.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, role-relevant learning programs.
• Define success metrics tied to commercial KPIs.
• Manage vendors and budget for learning initiatives.

Skills

Commercial learning experience

Sales enablement skills

Strong facilitation and communication

Project management abilities

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Experience in CPG or similar environments

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Manager, Commercial Learning is a key driver of growth and transformation. This role partners with leaders across Marketing, Sales, and other functions to build the capabilities that matter most for future success. It designs and delivers learning experiences that go beyond training—unlocking performance, accelerating results, and creating measurable impact. The work enables people to perform at their best and positions the organization to thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Key Accountabilities:

• Consult with commercial leaders to identify capability gaps (e.g., category management, customer development, commercial finance) and co-create annual learning priorities.
• Design scalable, role‐relevant programs (sales enablement, product/category knowledge, negotiation, account planning) across commercial teams.
• Embed modern enablement practices (playbooks, tools, coaching, microlearning) to drive adoption and seller productivity; partner with Sales Enablement/Marketing.
• Define success metrics tied to commercial KPIs (pipeline velocity, win rates, forecast accuracy, skill proficiency) and manage ROI.
• Influence cross‐functional adoption and knowledge sharing; communicate program value and change impacts to stakeholders.
• Manage vendors and budget; ensure consistency, accessibility, and continuous improvement across initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in commercial learning or sales enablement, ideally within CPG or similar go‑to‑market environments.
• Ability to translate business strategy and data into capability roadmaps and learning solutions that improve seller effectiveness.
• Commitment to embedding DEI principles into all learning solutions to foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture.
• Knowledge of competency frameworks for sales roles and proficiency‑based assessment; comfort with CRM/reporting ecosystems.
• Strong facilitation and communication; adept at stakeholder alignment and influencing adoption.
• Project management, vendor management, and budget ownership; bias for measurable outcomes and value delivery.

How You’ll Measure Success

• Execution against annual commercial learning roadmap and milestones.
• Enablement impact: participation, skill lift, tool/process adoption, manager coaching cadence.
• Commercial outcomes: improved pipeline health, win rates, cycle time, forecast accuracy (where applicable).
• Partnership quality across Marketing, Sales, RDT/RDM, and HR.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high‑performance, people‑focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science‑based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values‑based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.