Account Development Manager

The Pittsburgh Paints Canada Company LTD; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint company is seeking an Account Development Manager for the Saskatoon, SK territory. The role focuses on maintaining customer relationships and developing new accounts. Candidates should have a high school diploma, coatings experience, and 2+ years in sales. This on-site position involves regular customer interactions and requires a valid driver's license. Competitive reimbursement is offered through the FAVR program.

Benefits

Tax-free reimbursements for vehicle expenses

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales and store operations experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must reside in the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Service existing customer accounts and grow purchases.
• Maintain contact and develop planning strategy for customers.
• Provide product recommendations based on customer needs.
• Utilize CRM tool for managing accounts and reports.
• Collaborate with store staff to meet customer needs.
• Facilitate customer quotations to meet margin targets.
• Analyze territory performance and develop business plans.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Coatings knowledge

Territory planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM sales tool (ClientLink)

Job description

Account Development Manager – Saskatoon, SK Territory

As an Account Development Manager, you will maintain an existing customer base with a large focus on new account development for the Saskatoon, SK territory. You will call on customers within the territory. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Service existing customer accounts assigned to specified territory and grow their purchases.
• Maintain regular contact with customers and develop account planning strategy to cultivate sales of customers with most growth potential.
• Facilitate product recommendations, application and performance and colour in response to customer needs.
• Utilize CRM sales tool (ClientLink) to manage accounts, maintain call logs and contact info, run reports, etc.
• Partner with store managers and other store employees to ensure customers’ needs are met or exceeded.
• Facilitate timely and accurate customer quotations to achieve margin targets according to Dulux (PPC) pricing strategies.
• Analyze territory performance reports and develop sales territory business plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; with 2+ years of sales and / or stores operations experience.
• Coatings experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. You must live and work within the territory.

You will not have the capacity to be remote as you will visit customer locations throughout the week.

PPC participates in a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program. With FAVR, you drive your own car and receive tax‑free reimbursements that cover both fixed costs (like insurance) and variable costs (like gas), giving you more choice and equity in your vehicle.

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes WP, LMIA, TFWP, IMP, PGWP, CUSMA, GTS, OWP, BOWP, SOWP or any other employment‑based visas.