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Business Development Manager

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 25, 2026
1 position

$100,000–$130,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Business Development Manager will identify and develop new sales opportunities across retail, foodservice, and distribution channels to drive revenue growth. They will also manage key client relationships and collaborate with internal teams to support product launches and strategic commercial objectives.

Job details

About the Job We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and deliver strategic sales opportunities that drive revenue growth across our business. This role is ideal for a results oriented professional with a strong background in business development, key account management, and building long-term customer relationships. As the Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding MQED's customer base by developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, and identifying new markets and sales channels. You will work closely with distributors, retailers, manufacturers, and strategic partners to accelerate business growth while supporting the company's long-term commercial objectives. This position combines sales leadership, business development, market analysis, and strategic relationship management to deliver sustainable revenue growth and expand MQED's presence across the Canadian food and agribusiness sectors. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities across retail, foodservice, wholesale, and distribution channels throughout Canada. Build and manage relationships with grocery retailers, distributors, food manufacturers, and strategic customers. Develop and execute sales strategies to increase revenue, market share, and customer acquisition. Identify new product placement and category expansion opportunities within existing and prospective accounts. Lead commercial negotiations, prepare proposals, and close new business opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful customer onboarding, product launches, and account support. Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to drive business growth. Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and market insights for senior leadership. Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to strengthen relationships and expand the company's network. Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned. Professional Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, or a related discipline. Minimum 5-7 years of experience in agriculture, agribusiness, food production, or a related industry. Proven experience in commercial business development and revenue generation. Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams. Knowledge of government funding programs and grant opportunities is considered an asset. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset. Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently. Willingness to travel within Canada as required. Ability to work full-time from the office. About Us We are an award-winning agribusiness with over 25 years of experience creating bespoke, innovative, and sustainable programs for clients across the global food industry. Our solutions span the entire value chain from seed to shelf helping businesses scale sustainably while improving food systems worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto's Liberty Village, with offices and production facilities in India, we are committed to creating positive impact throughout the food supply chain. We are proud recipients of the Guardian UK Sustainable Business Award for our work in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, supporting over 10,000 rural smallholder farmers in India, and for our Women in Agriculture Scholarship initiative. If you are passionate about agriculture, innovation, sustainability, and building meaningful commercial partnerships, we invite you to join our growing global team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as agribusiness or business administration and possess 5-7 years of experience in the agriculture or food production industry. Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills are essential for this role.