Background :
Propel Natural Brands is a fast growing full-service sales agency representing leading natural and organic brands to all retail classes of trade in Canada.
We have a unique approach to the business which combines the best people powered by the best systems to achieve the absolute best results for the clients we represent.
Job Brief
We are adding a Business Development Manager to our client team to lead and drive our HABA (Beauty, Bodycare, Vitamins / Supplements, and Household products) clients’ business in Canada.
As such, this person will bring to the table a strong background in HABA specific products, powerful strategic thinking and strength of execution to deliver incredible results.
This is a unique opportunity to build brands in the Canadian marketplace with an exciting company that puts people first!
To succeed in this critical Sales & Trade Marketing role the individual must possess strong business acumen and an intense focus on the client.
They need to be able to think about the business strategically, pivot when necessary, and execute quickly through our group of sales professionals.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute brand growth strategies to deliver sustainable results, and align other functions to those strategies.
- Analyzes business, brand, customer data and build strategies and business cases with strong rationale, including translating retail insights to high impact initiatives.
- Manages and leads development new item launches and expanded distribution of existing SKUs
- Lead key initiatives including trade promotional campaigns from ideation to execution
- Oversee trade spending programs and manage client budgets appropriately
- Maintain regular reporting to client on results and stay aligned on key priorities for their business
Must Haves :
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (Business degree preferred).
- Previous CPG experience preferred, preferable in HABA (Beauty, Bodycare, Vitamins / Supplements, and Household products).
- Previous NHP process experience and understanding of clean label requirements preferred.
- Self-starter with a high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong problem solving and sound business judgment; ability to anticipate issues and resolve challenges quickly and effectively with cross-functional team members
- Demonstrated ability to build brands
- Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships; build consensus & influence cross functional team members and business partners.
This role is for you if you are looking for a chance to work with some of the best natural and organic brands within a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and client focused Canadian company.
Propel Natural Brands puts people first and enjoys a celebrated culture that values inclusiveness and respect.
Please attach resume to your application.
Individuals will be geographically located in the Greater Toronto Area and will be a office based with some flexibility to work from home.
Desired Behaviours :
- Self-Starter / Follow through : make it happen, be positive, find solutions
- Drive : you like to win and the challenge of doing better tomorrow than you did today
- Collaborative : we’re a work family that values working together and collaborating
- Adaptable : we’re scrappy and we all need to be versatile and open to helping out with what needs to get done
- Leadership : proactive, strategic and pivot as our clients needs evolve
- Thinking / Problem solving : use analysis, numbers and facts to organize recommendations, draw out key conclusions and make decisions
Leadership - Team & Culture :
- Propel Natural Brands is developing and investing in a high performing team.
- Our leadership is made up of some of the most experienced people in the natural foods space
- We are winners. Our team is sacred, it is the thing that separates us from everyone else
- We work hard and yes, play hard
- We hire on fit’ first we are looking for cultural 'adds'
Rewards & Recognition :
- Be part of an exciting hyper-growth new sales agency
- Make an impact on many different brands with many different retail customers
- Be part of an exciting industry that contributes to people’s wellbeing
- Have some fun and feel valued for the excellent work that you do