Account Manager

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

McKenzie Seeds is seeking an Account Manager to manage and grow key regional accounts, buying groups, and independent retailers. You will work closely with a collaborative sales and operations team to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

You should be self-motivated, customer-focused, calm under pressure, and a strong problem solver who will own accounts and grow into future leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer support experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Confidence taking initiative and managing customer interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s licence and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key regional accounts, buying groups, and independent retailers.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide ongoing sales and account support.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow the existing customer base.
• Monitor inventory, sales activity, and customer needs to support in-store execution.
• Lead customer meetings, presentations, account planning, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support sales forecasts, customer service, and overall account success.

Skills

Customer support experience

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to turn strong customer relationships into long-term growth?

As an Account Manager with McKenzie Seeds, you’ll manage and grow key regional accounts, buying groups, and larger independent retailers while working closely with a collaborative sales and operations team. You’ll be a great fit if you’re self-motivated, customer-focused, calm under pressure, and a strong problem solver who is excited to take ownership of your accounts and grow into future leadership opportunities.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage and grow key regional accounts, buying groups, and independent retailers.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide ongoing sales and account support.
• Identify new business opportunities and help grow the existing customer base.
• Monitor inventory, sales activity, and customer needs to support strong in-store execution.
• Lead customer meetings, presentations, account planning, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support sales forecasts, customer service, and overall account success.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 2+ years of customer support experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Confidence taking initiative and managing customer interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s licence required, and availability for occasional travel.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR OUR CLIENT?

McKenzie Seeds has been a trusted name in Canadian gardening since 1896 and is recognized as Canada’s number one packet seed company, offering quality flower, vegetable, herb, and gardening products to customers across the country. With more than a century of experience, the company has built its reputation on innovation, dependable service, and products Canadians know and trust. Joining McKenzie Seeds means becoming part of a well-established Canadian organization with a strong history, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to grow your career alongside a business that continues to evolve and expand.