Posted 8 days ago
Customer Business Development Manager
@ Hilton Food Group Plc
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Hilton Food Group Plc is hiring a Customer Business Development Manager to lead the Walmart account across commercial, innovation and supply chain teams. The role covers promotions, pricing negotiation, forecasting, and performance analytics for category growth. The posting states an on-site working arrangement and a salary range of CAD$87,761 to CAD$109,701.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Walmart merchant and product development relationships
- Develop tactical plans for volume growth and market share
- Plan and execute promotional schemes
- Negotiate prices with customers and suppliers
- Provide analytics and recommend remedial actions
Requirements summary:
- Strong experience with own label or branded products at a leading Canadian retailer
- Proven price and agreement negotiation
- Demonstrable stakeholder relationship management
- Working knowledge of category management tools
- Practical understanding of business accounting and forecasting
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Hilton Food Group Plc
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The global partner of choice built on world class red meat capabilities
Full company description
At Hilton Foods, we’re passionate about bringing great food to people’s tables every single day. We’re a leading international food and supply chain partner, working side by side with some of the world’s most trusted retailers. Together, we help feed millions, and believe the best results always come through strong, lasting partnerships. Today, we’re proud to be a growing global community: • 7,000+ talented colleagues • £4.2bn revenue (2025) • 21 high-performance facilities • Serving 21+ markets around the world The global partner of choice, built on world-class red meat capabilities. We operate across meat, seafood, vegan & vegetarian, easier meals and supply chain services, helping shape the future of food. But what really sets us apart is our people and how we work together. Our values guide everything we do: • We’re collaborative – we believe the best ideas come from working together, across teams, borders and partnerships • We’re innovative – we’re always looking for better ways to do things and drive change • We’re agile – we adapt quickly in a fast-moving world • We’re ambitious – we set high goals and achieve them together • We’re responsible – we do the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet Behind the meals in your home, and your neighbour’s fridge, are teams who care deeply about what they do. From production and logistics to data and product development, there’s purpose behind every decision, every innovation and every product. Each of our sites is powered by local talent and team spirit, backed by the strength of a global business on an exciting growth journey. It’s this combination that gives our people something special, the chance to be part of something big, while staying closely connected to their local teams. At Hilton Foods, we’re not just shaping food, we’re shaping careers. We create an environment where people can learn, grow and thrive, and where everyone has a part to play in building a business we’re proud of.
- LinkedIn followers
- 25,850
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,436
- Reported office locations
- International, PE29 6YE, GB
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Food Processing
- Food and Beverage
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Hilton Food Group Plc
- Hilton Foods
- 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.
At Hilton Foods, we’re passionate about bringing great food to people’s tables every single day. We’re a leading international food and supply chain partner, working side by side with some of the world’s most trusted retailers. Together, we help feed millions, and believe the best results always come through strong, lasting partnerships. Today, we’re proud to be a growing global community: • 7,000+ talented…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | International |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1994 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Salary Range: CAD$87,761 – CAD$109,701
Working Type: On-Site
Manage key relationships with Walmart commercial, innovation and supply chain teams to deliver long-term sustainable development and growth for Walmart and Hilton in the category areas in scope now and in the future.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage the interface with the Walmart Merchant and Product Developments teams to create and maintain an enduring relationship to ensure the positive development of all the categories in scope.
Develop and implement tactical plans in collaboration with Walmart to deliver volume growth and optimal market share performance.
Work in conjunction with the NPD team to ensure targeted new product innovation and existing product development to align with consumer trends and customer needs..
Develop, plan, execute and monitor effective promotional schemes generating maximum category volume and profitability.
Negotiate prices with both customers and suppliers, including promotional pricing and new product development costings.
Manage all elements of account administration including forecasting, cost price confirmations, new line forms and promotional activity.
Provide regular analytics and reporting to monitor product performance and make recommendations for the implementation of remedial action as required.
KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Strong experience in own label or branded product with a leading Canadian retailer
Solid, proven experience of negotiating prices and agreements.
Demonstrable experience of successful internal and external stakeholder relationship management.
Working knowledge of category management tools and the ability to turn insight into actions.
Practical understanding of business accounting and forecasting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to sell in a compelling way.
Ability to spot emerging trends and initiatives within the food market.
Ability to lead, manage and develop a team to secure their
Sound understanding of business drivers with the ability to identify technical opportunities to achieve those drivers.
Ability to gather and analyse data to identify opportunities and potential risks.
Strong commercial acumen.
Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.
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