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Sahil Gosalia

Toronto,ON

Summary

Strategic and growth-focused Business Development Manager with 5+ years of progressive experience in the food & beverage, retail, and smart vending industries. Proven ability to scale franchise operations, launch innovative retail technologies, and drive market expansion across Canada and the U.S. Known for building strong partnerships with major brands like Subway, Booster Juice, Aramark, and Planet Fitness, while improving operational systems and customer service infrastructure. Adept at working cross-functionally to deliver measurable revenue growth, optimize internal processes, and lead high-impact rollouts in fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager - Canada

Viatouch Media Inc
San Diego , CA
07.2024 - Current
  • Leading business development strategy across Canada, while also supporting the U.S. division, contributing to a 30% increase in active machine deployments across both markets.
  • Built and managed client relationships with key partners including Subway, Aramark, Sodexo, Planet Fitness, HMS Host, and Compass Group across North America.
  • Worked on largest rollout in company history, managing the end-to-end deployment of 200+ smart vending machines across 100+ Planet Fitness locations in just 12 weeks.
  • Played a key role in launching Canadian operations, partnering with multiple companies and leading to 60+ machine installations within 8 months.
  • Led the integration of third-party payment systems (Nayax and Cantaloupe) for Canadian machines; collaborated with product and engineering teams to ensure compatibility, compliance, and a seamless user experience.
  • Identified critical gaps in the customer support process and successfully streamlined service operations by integrating tools like Zendesk, AnswerConnect, and Cloudwork.

Business Development Manager

Banmore Group
Toronto, Ontario
03.2019 - 12.2024
  • Drove the transformation of a small franchise operation into a recognized multi-brand QSR group at Toronto Pearson International Airport, growing from 4 Subway units to 11 locations across Subway, Booster Juice, and Osmow’s.
  • Led the acquisition and integration of four Booster Juice franchises, adding $8.5M+ in annual revenue, managing operational alignment, financing, staffing, and brand standards.
  • Built and implemented the company’s internal systems from the ground up — including payroll (Push), HR onboarding, training programs, and operational SOPs — to effectively manage a workforce of 200+ employees.
  • Pioneered Subway’s first smart vending machine concept with Viatouch Media, leading a 2-year pilot and deploying 6 Grab & Go machines at Pearson Airport, generating $500K+ in annual revenue.
  • Secured 3 new locations at Pearson Airport through stakeholder negotiation and led the construction of one Subway and one Osmow’s store — expanding brand footprint and driving annual revenue growth to $5M+.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -

Yorkville University
460 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W9
03-2025

Accounting And Business/Management -

Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke Of York Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5B 0H7
04-2020

Skills

  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Franchise Operations
  • Smart Retail Solutions
  • B2B Sales & Negotiation
  • Market Expansion
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Operational SOPs & Team Coordination
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • CRM & Support Tools: Zendesk, Zoho Desk, AnswerConnect, Push, SAP Ariba

Timeline

Business Development Manager - Canada

Viatouch Media Inc
07.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

Banmore Group
03.2019 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -

Yorkville University

Accounting And Business/Management -

Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus
Sahil Gosalia