Canadian retail sales strategy and forecasting define this manager role at Riverside Natural Foods, coordinating commercial plans across grocery channels and partners.
The Sales Planning and Strategy Manager leads Canadian retail grocery planning, connecting Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Demand Planning. This role translates approved priorities into customer, volume, and execution plans. It manages planning cycles, monitors performance, and supports coordinated delivery for assigned portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build three-year strategies and annual commercial priorities
- Manage planning calendars, inputs, timelines, and deliverables
- Reconcile sales inputs with forecasts, inventory, and capacity
- Develop customer selling stories and commercial materials
- Evaluate launches against targets and incorporate learnings
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent education and experience
- Five to seven years of related work experience
- CPG or retail environment experience preferred
- Strategy, category management, or key account experience preferred
- Strong presentation, planning, communication, and listening skills
Lead Canadian grocery planning at Riverside Natural Foods through strategy, forecasting, cross-functional coordination, and commercial execution.
Canadian Retail Sales Strategy Manager in Toronto employer: Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of Madegood)
At Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where teamwork and fun are at the heart of everything we do. With a commitment to employee growth through our Riverside University program and a comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching and profit sharing, we empower our team members to chart their own paths while contributing to our ambitious mission. Join us in a dynamic environment that values respect, adaptability, and continuous improvement as we work together to create nutritious snacks that make a positive impact on the world.
Contact Details:
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of Madegood) Recruitment Team
