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About the Role

Griffith Foods is seeking a Business Development Analyst to join their growing Commercial team. This role is ideal for an 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 identify growth opportunities, support new product commercialization, and drive strategic decision-making. You will develop and maintain dashboards, provide business analysis, support customer and market assessments, and track progress against strategic priorities. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence business growth, elevate commercial capabilities, and shape how objectives are measured and executed.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.
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.

Skills

CRM systems
Sales analysis
Sales planning
KPI reporting
Forecasting
S&OP
Product commercialization
GS1
GTIN creation
Business reviews
Presentations
Account planning

Location

Scarborough, ON

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite

Experience Level

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

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$68,000 – $91,000 annually

Benefits

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.

About the Company

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 company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
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 Nourish The World.
We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.
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 https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

Equal Opportunity

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.