Key Account Manager - Food Retail

Job Description

Introduction

Our client is a recognized leader in the food & beverage industry. They guarantee the quality of competitively priced products through their import-export business model and strategic investments in food safety auditing, farming, and food processing. They are readily committed to service, excellence, and honesty.

As a Key Account Manager in their retail segment, you'll manage current business and identify growth opportunities within the assigned key account(s). Reporting to the Director of Sales, you'll monitor account profitability, plan for strategic growth, and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for customer buying teams on bids for current and new business opportunities.
• Initiate, plan, and lead initiatives with customers and suppliers to create sales opportunities.
• Manage the new product launch process, setting deadlines, outlining project scope, and being the main point of contact.
• Provide account performance reports and recommend action points to the management team.
• Monitor program profits and losses, identify improvement opportunities, and work with cross-functional teams to maximize profitability.
• Monitor account performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure account objectives are met.

Requirements

Five years of account management experience.

Experience in the Food Industry.

Experience in project management is a plus.

Excellent communication skills.

Advanced English.

Entrepreneurial mindset.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation :

Annual discretionary bonus plan.

Hybrid remote work.

Health and dental insurance % paid by the employer.

Telemedicine.

Subsidized gym membership.

Free parking.

What We Offer

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a full-time job in itself. We manage the process for you : from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We’ll get you going while you get on with the job.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

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Work Permit