Account Manager - Food Service

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation in the food service industry is seeking an Account Manager to grow its Food Service business in Nova Scotia. The candidate will enjoy a competitive salary plus commissions and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company phone and vehicle. Must have strong networking skills and proven sales experience, along with a desire to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus commissions

Comprehensive Benefits package

Access to continued education and career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven sales experience, with preference for tenured experience.
• Working knowledge in the Food Service industry is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and opportunity qualification.
• New account activation.
• Customer development across product offerings.
• Maintain adequate levels of product knowledge.
• Achieve specific sales targets.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Skills

Strong networking skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Customer relationship building

Job description

We are looking for an Account Manager to grow our Food Service business in Nova Scotia! The successful candidate is passionate about the Food Service Industry!

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary plus commissions
• Comprehensive Benefits package, including EFAP & wellness programs
• Company phone, vehicle + gas
• Access to continued education and career development
• Opportunity to grow with a large corporation
  

If you are committed to excellence, have a good sense of urgency, and are interested in working in a rewarding team environment this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Strong networking skills with the ability to build long term customer relationships.
• 5+ years proven sales experience; preference will be given to tenured experience.
• Working knowledge in the Food Service industry considered an asset
• Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and highly developed time management skills.
• Desire to work within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and opportunity qualification
• New account activation
• Customer development across product offerings
• Maintain adequate levels of product knowledge.
• Achieve specific sales targets.
• Provide outstanding customer service.