Business Manager

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. Job Summary This position leads the internal business team supporting low‑acid aseptic beverages, broths, and better‑for‑you fruit snacks for a portfolio of key private label and co‑manufacturing customers. Essential Functions Of The Job Business Management leads a cross-functional team of: Commercialization Manager, Sales, Sales Operations, R&D (product development), and Customer Service.This role will also work cross-functionally with internal team members across supply chain, R&D, finance, and sales to create, launch, and support strategic initiativesIdentify strategic customer & innovation targets to grow our business in fruit snacks and low acid asepticMonitor industry trends, consumer insights, and competitive setMake strategic recommendations based on business results and marketplace dynamics to support on-going growth objectivesAnalyze complex business data and situations and develop a range of solutions; analyze secondary data to mine insights, trends and uncover root cause of changes in consumer behavior or channel/retailer performance Manage current portfolio in pricing, contracts, and sales growthClosely collaborate with sales to maximize profitability of assigned customers & channels Supervisory Responsibilities None Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred4+ years of General Management, Marketing, and/or Product Management or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing, Food/Ag, and/or CPG experience.B2B marketing experience supporting strategic customer accounts Knowledge And Skills Must possess strategic thinking, leadership, teamwork, and analytical skillsCreativity and effective interpersonal communication skills requiredStrong strategic skills required as incumbent must drive short- and long-term brand & category growth and profitability Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work effectively across the organization and foster teamwork cross-functionallyMust be highly accountable and with internal drive to accomplish goals Additional Considerations Travel Expectation: Up to 15% to various SunOpta locations, to customer meetings, and for conferences.Sunflex Hybrid Work Model: This role is eligible for SunOpta’s Sunflex hybrid work option, which includes working in the office three (3) days per week and the opportunity to work remotely two (2) days per week.Location: This role will be located at our office in Eden Prairie, MN.Work Environment: Approximately 95% of work is done in an office environment; 5% of work may be performed in a manufacturing environment.Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. Featured Benefits Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Family leavePaid maternity leave401(k) with MatchVoluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnityPaid HolidaysTuition assistanceShort-term and Long-term Disability insurance Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED