ACCOUNT MANAGER, FOODSERVICE

Lock Search Group; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer-packaged goods company in Ontario is seeking an accomplished Account Manager for their Foodservice division. You will drive sales growth for both branded and private label products, building strong relationships with key accounts. The ideal candidate has a degree in business, 3-5+ years of Foodservice sales experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. This hybrid role offers exceptional career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Foodservice sales or key account management.
• Proven track record of success in sales.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales growth of various products to existing and new accounts.
• Build and execute on business plans and sales targets.
• Seek out new market opportunities and support channel strategy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in business or equivalent

Tools

Business-related software systems

Job description

ACCOUNT MANAGER, FOODSERVICE (Tier 1 CPG Company)

Our client, a leader within the consumer-packaged goods food industry, is looking for a sharp, high-potential, and accomplished Foodservice sales professional to join their rapidly growing team as an Account Manager. This role will be hybrid and based out of west GTA.

This newly-created role will report to the Sales Director and will be responsible for the sales growth of the company's various products (both branded and private label) to a stellar group of both existing and new business accounts, building strong relationships with all key customers. In this role, you will build and execute on business plans and sales targets for both customer and product categories, negotiating agreements that align with larger strategic objectives. You will also seek out new market opportunities and support the channel strategy implementation.

Our client has an exceptional culture and a stellar track record of providing their top talent with compelling, challenging, and progressive career growth opportunities...in a fun, collaborative and innovative environment. If you are an eager, ambitious, intelligent Foodservice sales professional that is looking to take your career the next level, this could be an ideal opportunity!

Requirements for this role include university degree or equivalent (ideally in business), 3-5+ years of experience within Foodservice sales or key account management with a track record of success, and strong communication, analytic abilities and strategic thinking skills. Proficiency in current business-related software systems/programs is also required.

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only those applicants that qualify based on the criteria listed above will be contacted.