Sales Growth Lead – Canada

Job Title – Sales Growth Lead – Canada Job Type: Full Time / Permanent Location: Liberty Village, Toronto, ON Salary: 70K – 90K + Commission / Incentives Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM About the Job We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Growth Lead 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 Sales Growth Lead, 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 20 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.

The Sales Growth Lead is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across retail, foodservice, and distribution channels in Canada. The role involves managing strategic relationships with food manufacturers and retailers to drive sustainable revenue growth.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Business, or a related field with 5-7 years of experience in the agriculture or food production industry. Proven success in commercial business development and the ability to travel within Canada are required.

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• Business Development
• Key Account Management
• Strategic Sales
• Market Analysis
• Commercial Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Sales Forecasting
• Pipeline Reporting
• Customer Acquisition
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Strategy
• Sales Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Client Onboarding
• Self-Motivation
• Agribusiness
• Agriculture
• Business Administration
• Customer Acquisition Management
• Communication
• Food Services
• Sales
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Market Share
• Market Trend
• Negotiation
• New Product Development
• Presentations
• Sustainable Business
• Value Chain
• Wholesaling
• Revenue Growth

• Sales
• Agriculture
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Growth Lead
• Sales Lead
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine