Sales Strategy & Planning Student Co-op - Winter 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company based in Toronto is seeking a Co-op student in Business Administration to lead projects, enhance tracking tools, and support collaboration between sales and marketing. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel, alongside good communication abilities. This role offers opportunities for growth and co-op fee reimbursement.

Benefits

Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000

Opportunities for training and development

Growth and progression opportunities

Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students

Qualifications

• Good academic standing required with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross functional collaboration meetings.
• Build/improve tracking tools for strategy implementation.
• Lead key initiatives and/or projects for stakeholder presentation.
• Develop actionable insights for category trends and shopper behaviors.
• Act as liaison between sales and marketing on ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Strong communication / interpersonal skills

Analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Enrollment in College or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

What We Offer

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within IrvingConsumer Productsand the larger network of the J.D.Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Enrollment in College or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
• Good academic standing required with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same time
• Strong communication / interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

Meeting Management

• Lead the cross functional (sales and marketing) collaboration meetings

Tool Improvement

• Build/improve tracking tools for strategy to measure implementation and adherence

Project Development

• Lead a key initiative and/or project to present back to key stakeholders at the end of the co-op term

Initiative Research and Insights Development

• Stay informed of key initiatives with major retailers and support key projects with thought partnership
• Develop actionable insights to improve performance by uncovering category trends and understanding shopper purchase behaviors

Ad Hoc Tasks

• Liaison between sales and marketing and support ad hoc tasks