Key Account Manager

Pure Flavor; Leamington; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Flavor Farms LP, a North American greenhouse vegetable producer, seeks a Key Account Manager to develop and maintain retail, foodservice and wholesale accounts aligned with strategic goals.

You will deliver compelling sales presentations, attend trade shows, manage pricing and margins, and partner with leadership to expand market share while upholding the company's commitment to quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven sales experience; produce or agricultural industry preferred
• Experience in internet-based programs such as EDI, Retail Link, Food Link, I-Trade
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP or FAMOUS® preferred
• Knowledge of business development, market research and planning
• Analytical skills to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions and decisions
• Commitment to high ethical standards; professional presence with executives and customers
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and obtain business targets through directories, cold calls, internet research and industry tradeshows
• Develop, plan, attend and deliver company presentations to new and existing customers
• Manage entire sales account process; order entry, product allocation, logistics and delivery confirmation; focus on increasing sales targets by customer/region
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews and goal setting
• Setting customer ad lids, contract pricing, strong market awareness; ability to make quick decisions
• Market driven intelligence regarding competitive pricing, products and packaging innovation and customer demographics
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP

FAMOUS

EDI systems

I-Trade

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first.

With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.

Job Summary

The Key Account Manager will work directly on developing and maintaining new retail, foodservice and wholesale accounts that coincide with the company’s strategic short- and long-term goals. This position is responsible for creating and delivering sales presentations to new and existing customers, attending trade shows, representing the company at various industry functions, and managing prices and margin goals based on the company’s strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and obtain business targets through directories, cold calls, internet research and industry tradeshows
• Develop, plan, attend and deliver company presentations to new and existing customers
• Manage entire sales account process; order entry, product allocation, logistics and delivery confirmation; focus on achieving an established goal of increased sales targets by customer and/or region
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews and goal setting
• Setting customer ad lids, contract pricing, strong market awareness; ability to make quick decisions
• Market driven intelligence regarding competitive pricing, products and packaging innovation and customer demographics
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field required
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven sales experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; produce or agricultural industry preferred
• Experience in internet-based programs such as EDI, Retail Link, Food Link, I-Trade required
• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required; ERP or FAMOUS® preferred
• Knowledge of business and market development, market research and planning, and promotions/advertising
• Analytical skills required; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards; professional presence and ability to work effectively with executives, senior-level management, and high-profile customers
• Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time
• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation and communication skills as well as the ability to sell ideas and concepts to various stakeholders

Working Conditions

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility required; ability and willingness to travel; must hold a valid passport with no travel restrictions
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

Compensation & Benefits: This position offers a starting salary beginning at $90,000 CAD annually, with higher potential placement within the compensation structure based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.