Sales Planning & Strategy Manager

Role Overview

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. as a Sales Planning & Strategy Manager to help double the business by 2030. You’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to the company’s mission. The role involves leading sales planning and strategy for the Canadian retail grocery business, connecting cross-functional partners to translate approved commercial priorities into practical customer, volume, and execution plans.

What You Will Do

The Sales Planning and Strategy Manager will build 3-year strategy plans for assigned areas of the Canadian business, establish channel and go-to-market strategies, manage the sales planning calendar, and coordinate inputs, timelines, and deliverables for annual, monthly, and customer planning cycles.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a high energy level, be adaptable, and have strong presentation and listening skills. They must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, coach and mentor more junior members of the team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a related field (or equivalent education and experience)
• 5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in a CPG / Retail environment
• Strategy, Category Management and/or Key Account Management experience preferred

Benefits

• RRSP matching or 401k matching
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside’s Profit Sharing Plan
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values