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Business Development Specialist
@ Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Milton, Ontario
Overview
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. is hiring a full-time Business Development Specialist to prospect and close new B2B produce accounts across the GTA, mainly restaurants and institutions. The role needs 3+ years of direct or outside sales, requires a valid Class G licence and a reliable vehicle, and offers a $65,000 salary plus commission, a car allowance, a gas card and a company cell phone.
Pay:
$65,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prospect and close new business in the GTA
- Build and execute territory sales strategy
- Break into restaurant and institutional markets
- Nurture long-term client relationships as account manager
- Partner with operations and product development
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of proven direct or outside sales
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- Valid Class G driver's licence
- Reliable vehicle for territory travel
- Comfort with Google Suite
- Foodservice or hospitality experience highly preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
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With 30 years of growth and experience, Fresh Start Foods is your source of fresh bulk, fresh cut and retail produce.
Full company description
Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on over 30 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business. We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations. With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible. Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our commissary facility in Milton focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products. Fresh Start Foods continues to grow and innovate, serving food service and retail customers from coast to coast! At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do. We are seeking individuals: Who are customer centric Who are able to deliver on their commitments Who value individual excellence and collective performance Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,087
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 183
- Reported office locations
- 2705 Durante Way, Toronto, ON L9T 5J1, CA
- 75 Bessemer Rd, Unit 7, London, Ontario N6E 1P9, CA
- 2001 Bantree St, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 4X3, CA
- Business categories
- Retail
- Food and Beverage
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
- Specialties
- Fresh Produce for Retail
- Foodservice & Industrial
- Fresh Produce Distribution
- Value-Added Fresh-Cut Fruits & Vegetables
- Multi-Unit Fresh Produce
- and Dairy Distribution in Ontario
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on over 30 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business. We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Fresh Produce for RetailFoodservice & IndustrialFresh Produce DistributionValue-Added Fresh-Cut Fruits & VegetablesMulti-Unit Fresh Produceand Dairy Distribution in Ontario |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
For more than 30 years, Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.
Fresh Start Foods is hiring a Full-Time Business Development Specialist to drive business development and market penetration across the GTA area. This role is designed for a "hunter" who excels at lead generation, B2B sales, and client relationship management.
Position: Permanent, Full-Time.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours.
Location: Territory covers GTA (Visit the Milton office once per week).
Compensation: $65,000 per year, plus sales commission, gas card, company cell phone, car allowance.
Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do
- Drive Sales Growth: Proactively identify, prospect, and close new business opportunities to exceed company revenue targets in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
- Strategic Territory Management: Create and execute a robust sales strategy and business plan for your assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with regional objectives.
- Market Penetration: Implement action plans to break into new markets (restaurants, institutions, etc.) and secure high-potential accounts.
- Relationship Building: Establish and nurture long-term loyalty with clients, serving as a dedicated Account Manager and trusted advisor.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Operations, Product Development) to deliver tailored produce solutions and superior service.
- Professional Representation: Be the face of Fresh Start Foods, delivering compelling pitches and presentations to key decision-makers.
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Proven Sales Experience: 3+ years of success in direct selling, outside sales, or account management with a record of exceeding quotas.
- Hunter Mentality: A results-driven professional with a relentless drive to secure new business and close deals.
- Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Expert at navigating complex contracts and high-level negotiations with diplomacy and persuasion.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) to track sales activity and collaborate.
- Mobility: Must hold a valid Class G Driver’s License and have a reliable vehicle for travel within the territory.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in the Foodservice or Hospitality industry is highly preferred.
Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Weekly paychecks
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Training opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
This is an Existing Vacancy.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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