The Opportunity:
Responsible for supporting Customer Sales teams by ensuring key sales information, insights and recommendations are available on a timely basis to enhance customer business development efforts. Equally responsible for providing information and guidance to internal business functions acting as a liaison between our customer and internal teams. Unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership and ability to own key projects and portions of the business over time.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 18. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $58, – $87, CAD base pay annually
The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Ensure flawless execution of forecasting, feature planning and order fulfillment, liaising with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met / exceeded
- Attend and eventually lead key customer meetings -business reviews, planning meetings, new product presentations, etc.- with Customer Business Development Managers
- Provide back-up support to Customer Business Development Managers (i.e. vacation coverage etc.)
- Complete analysis, gain key insights and make recommendations on key performance indicators/trends and future opportunities such as sales volume, trade spending, KAAP, shopper marketing programs, new product launches, pricing, credit note spending etc.
- Develop customer presentations & communications (i.e. product launches, customer business plan/reviews, promotions, merchandising, pricing, etc.)
- Effectively communicate customer requirements across all internal functions
- Ensure systems / processes are effectively managed and improved
- Recognize and make recommendations on cost reduction opportunities
- Assist customer team with information requests, key insights, recommendations and processes (support external processes / lead and support internal processes)
- Develop a deep understanding of the customer to provide value-added services to the customer team and customer(s)
- Support internal business functions with information and insights
- Improve internal process to support effectiveness, efficiency and external focus
What You’ll Bring:
- Post-secondary education required - business focus preferred
- 2-3 years’ work experience in a sales or marketing function
- Previous experience handling key accounts considered an asset
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and good systems knowledge (Cognos, BPCS)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to gain and communicate key insights
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, demanding work environment
- Highly organized, fact-based and detail oriented
- Able to anticipate internal/external customers’ needs and proactively seek to satisfy those needs
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- 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.
- 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.