Lactalis Canada
Kate Simmie is an experienced sales and customer development professional with a diverse background in the food industry. Currently serving as the Director of Customer Development at Lactalis Canada since February 2024, Kate previously held the position of Director of Sales Planning & Strategy at Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. from October 2021 to February 2024. At Campbell Company of Canada from November 2013 to October 2021, Kate advanced through various roles, including Director of Sales Planning and Strategy and National Account Manager, demonstrating expertise in sales strategy and account management. Kate’s career began at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. from September 2007 to November 2013, where roles included National Account Manager and Category Manager, focusing on retailer partnerships and product assortment. Kate holds a degree in Arts, with a concentration in History and International Relations from McGill University and completed coursework at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management in 2007.
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Lactalis Canada
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With 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. Named on Forbes 2022 list of Canada’s Best Employers, Lactalis Canada directly employs 4,000 Canadians, supports hundreds of farming families and contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians who provide essential services to Lactalis Canada's more than 30 operating sites including 19 manufacturing facilities. The company’s iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P'tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, siggi’s, Stonyfield, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Galbani, and Président. Lactalis Canada’s commitment to responsible and sustainable growth has been recognized with the 2021 Canadian Grocer Impact Award for Sustainability and its CDN $2.9 million investment to the communities in which it operates. Lactalis Canada is a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy group, headquartered in Laval, France. Lactalis Canada is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Lactalis Canada strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. Lactalis Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Human Resources team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. http://www.lactalis.com