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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-ONTARIO WEST Do you dream of joining a growing company that both delights Canadians and positively impacts the community? Are you dynamic, creative, curious, and visionary? Gastronomia is the Canadian leader in high quality culinary solutions. We help the best chefs in Canada to easily create fabulous menus! Our fast-growing company is looking for a Business Development Manager for Ontario West, BDM must reside in the Greater Toronto Area Good food Business development Experience in the Foodservice industry and/or related experiences. Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. A car to visit our customers. Provide culinary insights and product application to restaurants operators. Expanding the business by acquiring new customers, opening new markets, and driving revenue growth through a proactive and strategic approach. Fostering positive relationships with clients (independent restaurants, chain accounts, and broadline distributors) ensuring their satisfaction, loyalty, retention while identifying growth opportunities to expand the companys market presence. Cultivate and maintain high-level connections with distributors, and strategic accounts. Planning /implementing business review meetings with key customers to discuss sales performance and sales opportunities. University degree in related field, sales management, marketing. A minimum of 5 years background in business development and account managements, a solid understanding of the food service sector, and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and strong business acumen. Strategic Thinking-Developing and implementing sales strategies aligned with overall business goals. Negotiation Skills-Negotiating terms, contracts, and pricing to achieve mutually beneficial agreements. Problem-Solving -Quickly addressing challenges and finding creative solutions to meet client requirements. Technology-savvy including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and other communication tools. Culinary experience a strong asset. Social Media and Marketing background is a plus. Second language an asset We are an innovation-oriented SME with big ambitions. Our priority is also to develop our social and environmental awareness through B-Corp certification . Flexible hours Group medical and dental insurance Annual training and personal development budget Company with a social and environmental conscience Gastronomia is committed to equity in employment and encourages women, racialized people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ + people and other marginalized to apply.