Sr. Manager, Customer Dev Canada
Toronto, Ontario, ON, CA, N3S 7X6
Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes—we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do—whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth—where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries
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Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
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Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
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Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
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Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement, learning opportunities, and career paths in a variety of expert areas.
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Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
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Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Customer Development to join our team. In this role, you will be the primary partner for our strategic non-commercial accounts, ensuring alignment across supply chain, marketing, sales, and operations to drive revenue, growth, and exceptional customer experience. You will act as the connector between customers and internal teams, ensuring flawless execution and deepening partnership opportunities.
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)
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Lead non-commercial and GPO customer partnerships to drive volume through new placements, promotions, and merchandising.
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Serve as the expert on assigned customers, aligning Aspire strategies to their key initiatives and long-term goals.
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Drive cross-functional execution by partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Brand teams.
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Champion internal alignment across the Customer Development team to ensure cohesive strategies and execution.
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Own annual revenue targets and manage the business end-to-end to achieve results.
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Ensure delivery expectations are met by working closely with production and supply teams.
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Resolve quality or food safety concerns quickly with solutions and action plans.
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Lead customer presentations, business reviews, and industry event engagements.
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Strengthen customer relationships through trust, proactive communication, and opportunity identification.
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Support planning, reporting, quota-setting, sales process optimization, training, and overall sales organization effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
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Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
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5+ years of sales or sales management experience, preferably in the food or foodservice channel.
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Proven success managing large Canadian non-commercial or GPO accounts.
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Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to operate at both high-level and detailed execution.
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Excellent communication skills with confidence presenting internally and externally.
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Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships across departments.
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Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
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Experience in large CPG, foodservice, or distribution environments.
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Working knowledge of supply chain and/or customer development functions.
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Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian customer markets.
Our Culture & Values
At Aspire Bakeries, great people make great food—and even greater workplaces. Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, ownership, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
Call to Action
Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future? Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
