Interim Bilingual National Accounts Lead – Food & Beverage

xNorth; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

xNorth is seeking an Interim National Account Manager – Food & Beverage for a 12-month assignment, based in Toronto or Montreal, with national account leadership to stabilize retail partnerships and drive short-term growth.

You will design and execute promotional plans, negotiate listings and terms, analyze performance, and collaborate across marketing, operations, and finance, traveling nationwide as needed.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in sales or key account management within the CPG / food & beverage industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing national or regional grocery accounts.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and analytical skills.
• Autonomous, action-oriented, and results-driven, able to create impact quickly.
• Immediate availability for an interim mandate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with major retail accounts.
• Design and implement short-term commercial and promotional plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Negotiate listings, pricing, and trade terms to maximize profitability and ensure continuity.
• Analyze sales performance, identify quick-win opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance to ensure seamless execution.
• Support the transition toward a long-term commercial organization model, ensuring knowledge transfer and alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Autonomous

Strategic account management

Travel readiness

Job description

xNorth is seeking an Interim National Account Manager – Food & Beverage for a 12-month assignment, based in Toronto or Montreal, with national account leadership to stabilize retail partnerships and drive short-term growth.

You will design and execute promotional plans, negotiate listings and terms, analyze performance, and collaborate across marketing, operations, and finance, traveling nationwide as needed.