Account Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the beauty and personal care sector is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to support sales initiatives. This hybrid role involves managing key retail accounts, executing strategic sales plans, and collaborating with various teams to drive business growth. The successful candidate will leverage their strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and analyze market data effectively. If you're passionate about sales and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow in your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Bonus

Opportunity for Growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Sales, Account Management, or Merchandising within the CPG industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and buyers to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve brand goals and maximize opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Financial Acumen

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

A.C. Nielsen

IRI

Job description

Account Manager
CPG Manufacturing
Vaughan, On - Hybrid Role
Competitive Salary $70,000-$80,000, Benefits, Bonus and opportunity to grow!

My client, a well-established and growing consumer goods company in the beauty and personal care industry, is seeking an Account Manager to support a Director of Sales in managing key North American retail accounts. This role is responsible for executing strategic sales plans across a mix of retail and distributor partners to drive revenue and profit growth for both existing and new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Account Management & Sales Execution

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, buyers, and distributor partners.
2. Support the joint business planning process by developing and executing strategies for profitable growth.
3. Assist in preparing retail presentations and sales reports.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including order management, demand planning, finance, and marketing to achieve brand goals and maximize opportunities.
5. Ensure demand plans are updated monthly and effectively communicated to key stakeholders.

Administrative & Retail Account Support

1. Serve as the expert for each retailer portal, managing SKU creation and maintenance.
2. Monitor and share key reports, including POS data and retail performance insights.
3. Track and support the analysis of trade spend, markdown planning, and deduction processes.
4. Assist in executing promotional plans and identifying new opportunities for growth.

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required.
2. 4+ years of experience in Sales, Account Management, Merchandising, or Category Management within the CPG industry.
3. Strong strategic thinking skills to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
5. High sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership of processes.
6. Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze sales and market data.
7. Confident public speaking and presentation skills.
8. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
9. Experience with A.C. Nielsen, IRI, or equivalent market data tools to analyze trends and performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organization in the beauty and personal care industry. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for sales and account management, we encourage you to apply!