Business Development Manager
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: P&H Milling
Location: Cambridge, ON
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.
Want to know more? Start here: P&H Milling Group | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our P&H Milling team. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for servicing existing accounts and developing new business opportunities, while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
This position will be located in Canada with flexibility in the location.
Day to Day
Benefits
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
Division: P&H Milling
Location: Cambridge, ON
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.
Want to know more? Start here: P&H Milling Group | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our P&H Milling team. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for servicing existing accounts and developing new business opportunities, while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
This position will be located in Canada with flexibility in the location.
Day to Day
- Servicing existing customers as well as prospecting for new business.
- Remaining abreast of relevant industry news and trends and providing sound input to customers.
- Providing support to accounts on proper use of our products, providing information. regarding alternative products and their uses and giving customers timely and sound advice on bookings.
- Helping customers to meet their risk management goals with forward contracting.
- Attending and setting up various industry shows and events.
- Managing and ensuring collection of receivables to maintain company terms.
- Handling customer concerns in a satisfactory manner.
- Supporting other members of the sales team including providing back up, as required.
- Post-secondary education in Business or Agriculture is preferred.
- Minimum three years’ experience in an outside sales role.
- Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clear drivers abstract.
- Experience in selling commodities or buying commodities is an asset.
- Working knowledge of a bakery’s operation is an asset.
- Self-starter with a passion for learning.
- Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Benefits
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Service existing customer accounts and develop new business opportunities while staying informed about market conditions and industry trends. Advise customers on product use, alternatives, bookings, and forward contracting; manage receivables and customer concerns; and support the sales team and industry events.
Requirements
A post-secondary education in Business or Agriculture is preferred, along with at least three years of outside sales experience and a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record. Commodity sales or purchasing experience and knowledge of bakery operations are assets; French-English bilingualism is also an asset.
Skills
- Business Development
- Outside Sales
- Account Management
- Prospecting
- Market Analysis
- Customer Support
- Product Knowledge
- Risk Management
- Forward Contracting
- Receivables Collection
- Customer Concern Resolution
- Multitasking
- Deadline Management
- Industry Event Coordination
- Commodity Sales
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Agriculture
- Management & Leadership
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Business Development
- P&H Milling
- Flour Milling
- Food Production
- Agriculture
- Outside Sales
- Account Management
- New Business Development
- Market Conditions
- Industry Trends
- Customer Support
- Product Information
- Forward Contracting
- Risk Management
- Commodity Sales
- Commodity Purchasing
- Bakery Operations
- Receivables Collection
- Customer Relations
- Industry Events
- Driver’s License
- Business Education
- Agriculture Education