Bilingual Account Manager

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada

Location: Mississauga ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr Mississauga ON L5J 1K8

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A little bit about us
As a company made up of pet owners we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and youre looking for a career where you can take ownership collaborate and contribute to challenging satisfying and meaningful work then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry producing Canadas best loved brands including Alpo ProPlan Veterinary Diets Pro Plan Purina ONE Beneful Beyond Dog Chow Cat Chow Fancy Feast Friskies Tidy Cats and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

What to Expect:

We are looking for an Account Manager based at our Nestle Purina Canada Head Office reporting into the National Key Account Manager. This role is responsible to drive sales profitability across the pet category with focus on the veterinary channel. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Be accountable for the strategic account plan based on internal objectives marketing business development and shopper marketing plans as well as external competitive marketplace issues and opportunities.
• Leverage Category Insights and Shopper Marketing resources to develop and implement channel category and consumer centric strategies.
• Develop and implement trade promotion strategies and tactical plans with the customer.
• Responsible for Trade Spend and maximizing Customer Contribution within Key Accounts by managing a budget
• Develop and achieve the sales business plan for the business by implementing the strategy managing total trade spend and achieving in clinic presence distribution and promotional targets.
• Analyse identify monitor and address specific issues to achieve Purinas goals for sales commercial spend share distribution and operating budgets.
• Proactively monitor and update the customers overall business plan including managing trade budgets spending and volume to achieve all sales objectives versus plan.

Role Requirements

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market
• 3 years of progressive sales experience preferably in the Food and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Proficient experience with MS Office: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with a proven track record of delivering effective presentations to audiences of all sizes
• Strong self-motivation and proactive mindset with the capacity to think strategically to secure incremental business opportunities.
• Excellent leadership abilities fostering collaboration and strong interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills effective time management exceptional prioritization abilities
• proficient in project management with a keen eye for detail

Benefits

At Nestlé Canada we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

• Compensation Range: $103000 to 108000CAD
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Vehicle Eligibility
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care resources and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off Nespresso Coffee Machine Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé Nespresso and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Bring your dog to work!

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply so please dont delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity equity inclusion and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require any accommodation please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1