National Auto Key Account Growth Lead

Wurth Canada Limited; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Bonuses

Benefits & Pension

Vacation & Sick Days

Onboarding & Mentoring

Job summary

Wurth Canada Limited seeks a National Key Account Manager to drive growth across Canada, focusing on national Automobile Key Accounts. The role requires 10+ years in account management, a strong negotiating acumen, and the ability to travel about 50% of the time.

You will report to the Director of Key Accounts, develop long- and short-term strategies with regional managers, set sales targets, analyze market trends, and maintain outstanding customer relationships while aligning with the company

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business or related subject.
• 10+ years proven experience in a similar account manager capacity.
• Innovative mindset and understanding of Automobile market practices for national accounts.
• Willingness to travel regularly (roughly 50% on the road).
• Strong alignment with the company’s Corporate Values.
• Proven track record of business development and key account relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability to work with reports and sales metrics.
• Ability to stay objective under pressure and solve problems creatively.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated with a passion for growing sales and winning business.
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, develop, and grow national Automobile Key Accounts across Canada.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing; maintain strong customer relationships.
• Develop growth strategies with the Director of Key Accounts and align with regional managers.
• Set and monitor sales targets; pursue new and lost business; analyze market trends.
• Act as liaison between customers, sales force, and internal teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wurth Canada Limited seeks a National Key Account Manager to drive growth across Canada, focusing on national Automobile Key Accounts. The role requires 10+ years in account management, a strong negotiating acumen, and the ability to travel about 50% of the time.

You will report to the Director of Key Accounts, develop long- and short-term strategies with regional managers, set sales targets, analyze market trends, and maintain outstanding customer relationships while aligning with the company