<p><strong>Job Opportunity: Associate Product Manager – Hybrid Role</strong></p><p>Location: Burlington, ON (Hybrid Opportunity)</p><p>Are you a strategic and detail-oriented professional passionate about bringing innovative programs and products to market? Join our client in Burlington! This dynamic, hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering a great opportunity to make an impact in a forward-thinking company.</p><p><strong>What You Will Focus On</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of an assigned portfolio for annual program timelines.</li><li>Lead end-to-end program and price plan implementation</li><li>Conducting market research and past program analysis.</li><li>Implementing pricing analysis and driving new product innovation.</li><li>Forecasting, stakeholder approval, creating product documentation, and development of go-to-market strategies.</li><li>Managing marketing collateral, price plan creation, program launch tracking, and post-mortem analysis.</li><li>Partner with internal teams and external vendors to drive successful outcomes for all projects.</li><li>Monitor and analyze customer data, market trends, and competitor offerings to measure product success and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership based on data-driven findings.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve company objectives effectively.</li><li>Support the sales team by offering product details, technical guidance, and training.</li><li>Coordinate sample prototypes and produce product specification documents.</li><li>Oversee quality assurance (QA) for program and product materials during testing phases and conduct spot checks throughout the product lifecycle.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive <strong>Director of Business Development</strong> to lead their growth strategy and drive revenue expansion. Focused on the food service and institutional markets, this pivotal role involves identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, optimizing revenue streams, and enhancing our market presence.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and execute business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives.</li><li>Research and identify new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities.</li><li>Foster and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead negotiations for contracts and commercial agreements with expertise in optimizing outcomes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with internal teams—sales, marketing, production, and operations—to ensure alignment with strategic goals.</li><li>Consistently analyze market trends, competitor data, and customer insights to inform and refine decisions.</li><li>Represent the company at trade shows and industry events as an ambassador of our brand.</li></ul>
