Private Label BD Manager — National Accounts Growth (Canada)

Leclercfoods; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclerc Biscuits, founded in 1905, seeks a Business Development Manager - Private Label (CAN) to drive growth with national accounts from a home-office base. Regular travel within Canada will be required to foster customer partnerships and expand the Private Label portfolio.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of Private Label sales experience in the Canadian retail market, strong negotiations and planning skills, and fluency in English and French are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 5–10 years in Private Label sales within Canadian retail.
• Proven Private Label program growth with major Canadian retailers.
• Experience with Loblaw is a strong asset.
• Strong account management, business development, negotiations, and sales planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with forecasting and planning experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM; SAP is an asset.
• Willingness to travel regularly; GTA residence required.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Lead and grow a portfolio of national accounts with business plans.
• Identify new Private Label opportunities in the Canadian market.
• Negotiate agreements and manage promotional strategies for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products to market.
• Analyze customer performance and market trends to drive growth.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting and participate in annual planning.
• Act as trusted partner to customers and promote Leclerc Private Label.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Sales planning

Negotiations

Communication

Relationship building

Forecasting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

SAP

Job description

Leclerc Biscuits, founded in 1905, seeks a Business Development Manager - Private Label (CAN) to drive growth with national accounts from a home-office base. Regular travel within Canada will be required to foster customer partnerships and expand the Private Label portfolio.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of Private Label sales experience in the Canadian retail market, strong negotiations and planning skills, and fluency in English and French are a plus.