Overview
Manager, Partnership Development, Agriculture & Food Jobs in Canada at Jobgether
Title: Manager, Partnership Development, Agriculture & Food
Company: Jobgether
Location: Canada
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager, Partnership Development, Agriculture & Food in Canada.
This role is centered on building impactful partnerships across the agriculture and agri-food ecosystem to help improve access to nutritious food for communities nationwide. You will play a key role in expanding food donation networks by engaging producers, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders, primarily across Atlantic Canada. The position combines strategic relationship building, sales-driven outreach, and mission-oriented collaboration with food banks and distribution partners. You will contribute directly to strengthening food recovery and redistribution systems, ensuring greater efficiency and impact across the supply chain. Working in a highly collaborative and purpose-driven environment, you will translate outreach efforts into measurable outcomes that support national food security goals. This is a meaningful role where business development expertise is applied directly to social impact.
Accountabilities
- Develop and implement strategies to acquire food donations aligned with organizational goals within the agriculture and agri-food sectors, primarily in Atlantic Canada.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, growers, processors, manufacturers, and wholesalers to increase the volume and quality of food donations.
- Collaborate closely with food bank networks to optimize the recovery, coordination, and distribution of donated food.
- Design and execute targeted outreach, sales strategies, and partnership development plans to expand donor engagement.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential partners, clearly communicating impact and value.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on partnership performance and food acquisition outcomes to inform strategy and improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in sales, business development, fundraising, or account management with a strong record of results.
- Proven experience in agriculture, agri-business, food procurement, or related sectors.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to quickly establish trust with diverse stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset with strong initiative and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in engaging external partners.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range aligned with experience (CAD 72,418 – CAD 90,522 annually).
- Full-time remote work with regional flexibility and field engagement opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to national food security and community impact initiatives.
- Collaborative and purpose-driven work environment with strong team culture.
- Exposure to national stakeholders across agriculture and food systems.
- Travel opportunities within Canada for partner engagement and relationship development.
- Meaningful mission-driven work supporting communities in need.
How Jobgether Works
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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