Senior Manager, Business Development

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Summary

Broadly describe the main purpose of the job in one to two sentences. Indicate what is done and why (the outcome).

Responsible for leading large-scale projects within the assigned category or brand, including but not limited to new platform innovation initiatives and highly visible capital projects. The Sr. Business Development Manager interfaces with cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization, including brand stewards in Marketing, R&D, and Finance, as well as technical and execution resources in Engineering and field operations.

Key Responsibilities (General)

The table below details the 4 to 5 key responsibilities of the job and the approximate percentage of time spent on each responsibility on an annual basis. These responsibilities represent the major areas of work performed (do not list anything that takes less than 5% of your time).

	Key Responsibility	% Of Time (Should add to 100%)
1	Lead commercialization efforts for large-scale projects, platform innovation programs, and significant capital initiatives to support long-term business growth and brand objectives. Support the IIM process for assigned projects and lead design reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility. Support the Project Director in governance activities, including progress reporting, cost management, next steps, and identifying needs from sponsors to remove barriers and maintain project momentum.	50% / 100%
2	Develop and manage detailed commercialization plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with functional leads. Review project timelines and costs regularly with the project team; facilitate the development of mitigation and contingency plans and manage stakeholder communication.	20% / 100%
3	Manage communication with cross-functional partners and key stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure effective team engagement by establishing and managing project meetings, maintaining alignment across functions, and driving accountability to project milestones.	20% / 100%
4	Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report ‘people leaders’) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools. Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required. Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process. Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training. Engagement: Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans. Company Values (RDQAS): Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same	10% / 100%

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Business Development leads large-scale commercialization projects, platform innovations, and capital initiatives to drive business growth. They manage cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment with business objectives, and oversee performance management for direct reports.

Requirements

The role requires a professional capable of managing complex project lifecycles, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Candidates must demonstrate leadership competencies, the ability to foster a positive work culture, and experience in managing cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Project Management
Commercialization
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Cost Management
Performance Management
Talent Development
Innovation Management
Capital Project Management
Communication
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Risk Mitigation
Technical Feasibility

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Keywords

Business Development
Project Management
Commercialization
Capital Projects
Innovation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Performance Management
Talent Development
Governance
Cost Management
Food Manufacturing
Baked Goods
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Risk Mitigation
Team Engagement
Compliance
Recruitment
Onboarding

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