Retail Business Developer - Food (Eastern Canada)

The People Co.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

RRSP match

Benefits

Job summary

The People Co. is seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to lead sales, develop new retail business, and manage key accounts for our Ready-To-Eat product line. This role focuses on Eastern Canada and requires building relationships with customers while expanding market presence.

We offer a great salary, bonus opportunities, RRSP match, and benefits. Join a growing organization that values its employees and supports career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years retail sales experience in the ready to eat food industry.
• Experience with full cycle business development; hunter role.
• Clean criminal record and driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a retail sales strategic plan, focusing on Eastern Canada.
• Spearhead business development initiatives aligned with the retail strategy.
• Sales forecasting, pipeline management, order processing, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate and assist with the execution of the Retail strategies – identify potential retail targets across Eastern Canada.
• Build stronger relationships with existing clients to increase sales and introduce new products.
• Define sales objectives, strategies, and targets.
• Meet with customers, identify opportunities and collect customer and competitor information.
• Participate in trade events as a company representative.
• Become an expert on the product line and market, providing intelligence to the company.
• Full cycle business development initiatives including cold calling and prospecting.

Skills

Retail sales

Full-cycle business development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Job description

The People Co. is seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to lead sales, develop new retail business, and manage key accounts for our Ready-To-Eat product line. This role focuses on Eastern Canada and requires building relationships with customers while expanding market presence.

We offer a great salary, bonus opportunities, RRSP match, and benefits. Join a growing organization that values its employees and supports career development.