Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a
Customer Business Development Manager - Metro

The Opportunity:

A champion and advocate for MLF and customer. Responsible for developing and strengthening customer relationships, managing and growing both MLF and customer’s business, and bringing category management knowledge and expertise to our customers.

Requirements:

• Brings a diverse perspective that complements the skills, strengths and opportunities of the team.


• 5-7 years of retail food industry or consumer packaged goods sales experience


• University Degree – Business education preferred.


• Strong commercial sense and industry knowledge


• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills


• Self-management and organizational skills


• Creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Ability to “think on one’s feet” and make decisions independently in a fast-paced environment.


• Focused on value-added selling.


• Leadership and emotional maturity


• Valid driver’s license


• Proficient computer skills


• Category Management expertise


• Strong Negotiation skills

Benefits:

• 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.


• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.


• 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.