Director of Business Development (Contract) – Real Food For Real Kids

Title of the Job: Director of Business Development (Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Organization: Real Food for Real KidsWebsite:Location: 115 Saulter Street South, hybrid of remote and onsite workHours of work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekCompensation: $110k – $115k base salary plus completion bonusAbout Real Food For Real Kids:Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we’re a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. RFRK proudly serves nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of children throughout the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area every day. We’re well poised for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.We’re looking for a fantastic person to join us as a Director of Business Development for a 15 month contract. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!RFRK Values:

• Put Health First
• Find a Better Way
• Trust & Team
• Spread Good Energy
• Authenticity

About the Role:The Director of Business Development connects strategy, operations, client needs, and product marketing to launch new food products and manage the sales pipeline for product and service offerings. The Director ensures successful business growth by managing sales plans for cross-functional teams to execute.Key Deliverables for Role:

• Sell branded packaged products to food service customers
• Secure product listings with distributors
• Manage catering sales pipeline
• Work with team to develop innovative food products for catering and product sales
• Identify funding opportunities and oversee all grant and subsidy applications/ approved projects
• Generate go-to-market plans for new products and services and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely and successful launches.
• Track performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
• Lead a dynamic team and foster a collaborative, innovative environment.

About YouMust-haves

• Strategic thinker with 8+ years experience in food or beverage industry, eg: CPG, Food service packaged goods, preferably in a sales, business development or commercialization
• Undergraduate university degree
• Experience with food product development
• Track record of listing food products with distributors and/or retailers
• Experience with CRMs and sales pipeline management
• Knowledge or grant and subsidy environment in Canada
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence people
• Proven ability to remove barriers and resolve conflicts across functions, teams, and the organization to build consensus.
• Google Apps & MS-Office skills
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
• Natural alignment with RFRK food values and mission

Nice-to-haves

• French Language skills

Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:Work-Life Balance

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid remote and onsite work location options. We believe in a work environment that suits your needs.
• Flex Hours: We understand life’s demands. Our flexible hours let you balance work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• Health and Wellbeing: Our benefits program includes coverage for alternative and preventative health treatments, ensuring your wellbeing is a top priority.

Time for You

• Paid Sick & Wellness Days: Take up to 8 paid sick and wellness days each year. Your wellbeing and work-life harmony matter to us.

To apply, please upload your résumé and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.No phone calls, emails or drop in visits, please. We’ll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.Thanks for your interest in Real Food for Real Kids!Copyright © 2024 Real Food for Real Kids, All rights reserved

Company Name: Real Food For Real Kids

Salary: $110000 – 115000 per year

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