Business Development Analyst

Griffith Foods is the caring creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip Illinois USA Griffith Foods is known for true collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. The companys product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information visit .

TITLE: Business Development Analyst

LOCATION: Hybrid in Scarborough ON 3 days/wk

COMP RANGE: $68000 $91000 annually

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Griffith Foods is seeking a Business Development Analyst to join our growing Commercial team. This exciting role is ideal for a highly analytical commercially minded individual who thrives on turning data into insights and insights into action.

As a key partner to the Sales and Business Development teams you will play a critical role in identifying growth opportunities supporting the commercialization of new products and innovations and helping drive strategic decision-making across the business.

Working closely with cross-functional teams you will develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting provide meaningful business analysis support customer and market opportunity assessments and help track progress against our strategic priorities. You will also contribute to account planning pipeline management CRM excellence and the successful execution of commercial initiatives.

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence business growth elevate commercial capabilities and help shape how we measure and execute against our objectives. The successful candidate will become a trusted partner to the Commercial team providing the insights structure and analytics needed to accelerate growth and bring new opportunities to market successfully.

If you are passionate about analytics business strategy commercialization and collaborating with teams to deliver results this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career within a purpose-driven organization.

As a Business Development Analyst your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver commercial analytics and business insights by developing reports dashboards KPI scorecards and analyses that support sales strategy customer planning and business growth initiatives.
• Support sales planning forecasting and S&OP activities by partnering with Commercial Supply Chain Operations and Finance teams to provide demand insights identify risks and opportunities and support budgeting and annual planning processes.
• Facilitate CRM processes and data excellence by supporting the CRM vetting process maintaining data integrity enhancing reporting capabilities and promoting CRM best practices across the Canadian business.
• Provide visibility into commercial performance through reporting and analytical tools that track business results forecasting trends pipeline activity and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate product commercialization and launch activities by partnering with Commercial Regulatory Operations Supply Chain and Customer teams to support milestone completion and successful product launches.
• Support GS1 and product data initiatives by coordinating GTIN creation maintaining product information and ensuring customer data requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to commercial planning and strategic initiatives by preparing business reviews presentations account planning materials and other resources that support decision-making and business growth.

The Business Development Analyst position is well-suited for you if you:

• Detail-Driven Professional who ensures accuracy organization and clear communication across tasks and stakeholders.
• CRM-Proficient Professional who leverages CRM systems to maintain data accuracy support processes and enhance operational effectiveness within a manufacturing environment.
• Adaptable Multitasker who effectively manages multiple priorities and deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator who partners effectively across teams to foster alignment strengthen relationships and achieve shared goals.
• Data-Driven Problem Solver You enjoy analyzing information identifying trends and opportunities and transforming data into actionable insights that support business decisions and commercial growth

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in sales analyst or sales planning role
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience working closely with sales team on execution and tracking of KPIs
• Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough 3 days per week.

What will set you apart:

• 3 years of experience working with CRM systems such as Blue Yonder forecasting tool in a business development or sales support capacity.

What We Offer (*):
Paid top-up for Pregnancy Parental and Compassionate Care leave.

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer:

Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Griffith Foods Canada embraces the Our Work Your Way work-flex model offering flexibility while fostering collaboration. Employees within commuting distance are encouraged to come together and work in the office for three days during the last week of each month to build connections and collaborate on shared projects.

At Griffith Foods you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true collaborative innovation guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to NourishTheWorld. We are a family-owned business founded in 1919 andheadquarteredin AlsipIllinoisUSA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our recruitment process we may use AIsupported assessment tools to evaluate jobrelated skills and abilities. These tools support our hiring team and do not make final hiring decisions.

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