Senior Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

Boucherville

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Job Description

Are you a people-focused leader who thrives on inspiring teams , building strong relationships and driving business growth? If so, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and leave a lasting impact.

As the Senior Director, Corporate Development and Strategy, you will be at the forefront of shaping our company's future. This role blends strategic vision with dynamic leadership, requiring a natural ability to connect with people, energize teams, and drive results through collaboration and influence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Growth: Define and execute business development strategies and identify new opportunities.
  • Client Leadership: Lead client engagements, develop tailored proposals, and close strategic deals.
  • Team Empowerment: Inspire and develop a high-performing team through coaching, delegation, and collaboration.
  • Influential Communication: Use a persuasive, empathetic style to gain buy-in and align stakeholders.
  • Strategic Networking: Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to uncover opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee forecasting, resource planning, and performance tracking to ensure execution and accountability.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction through ongoing evaluation and innovation.

 

General skills

Education and professional experience:

  • Undergraduate university education, graduate training is a strong asset.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in sales and business development within the food industry, including leadership and strategic role in medium to large organizations.

Core Competencies:

  • A natural team builder with a strong sense of empathy and the ability to inspire and mobilize others.
  • Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and build credibility across all levels.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • High integrity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset.

Hiring Requirements:

  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English (written and verbal) is essential.**
  • Willingness to travel across Canada and maintain high availability.

*This job description is subject to revision based on operational needs.

**English is required for this position, as the incumbent will have the sole responsibility of supporting, collaborating and communicating effectively with colleagues, partners and clients across Canada.

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