National Account Manager, Western Canada (Consumer Goods, Remote)

NationalAccount Manager, Western Canada (Consumer Goods, Remote)

Ourclient, a rapidly growing Consumer Goods Confectionery &Snacking company, is looking to hire a National Account Manager tojoin their team on a Permanent, Full-time basis.

TheNational Account Manager will ideally live in the Greater Vancouver Area ,or Calgary and will be responsible for managing a number of Regionalaccounts including;

Save-On Foods, London Drugs, Sobey’s, Federated Co-op,Loblaws (Westfair), Circle K (Calgary) , 711, Husky, Shell,. This will be a remote, home-office role ,with the company’s head office located in Mississauga, ON.

Reportinginto the Director of Sales & Strategic Planning, the National AccountManager will be responsible for delivering growth, profit, market share, andrevenue targets at with assigned accounts via a strong fact-based analyticalsales approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop strategic plans with your customersand deliver quick resolution to issues, while identifying and capturingopportunities
• Develop processes and strategies to optimizethe resources and results with National and Regional customers
• Use systems, technologies & standardmethodologies to streamline and optimize reporting and sales processes
• Use in-depth analysis to provide feedback onmonthly, quarterly forecasts with accuracy
• Cross collaborates with internal teams tomaximize efficiencies
• Assist with planogram, pricing, promotionaland category management activities as the need arises
• Support the development of e-commerceprograms within National and Regional Accounts
• Develop and refine strategic selling skills,building towards future responsibility growth within large National Accounts

EDUCATION :

Post-Secondary Education, with preference toa business degree

REQUIREMENTS :

• 7-10 years of National Account Management forconsumer goods
• Experience selling into Western retailersincluding; Save-On Foods, London Drugs, Sobey’s, Federated Co-op, Loblaws (Westfair),Circle K (Calgary), 711, Husky, and Shell,
• Proven success developing, presenting, andimplementing business plans
• Proven success directly managing and sellingto national retailers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexible schedule to accommodate travel andcustomer requirements

SKILLS :

• Must be highly self-motivated, energetic,passionate, and capable of team / independent work
• Strong analytical & forecasting ability
• Outstanding communication skills(verbal / written)
• Proven track record in meeting planobjectives & goals
• Must be capable of planning, coordinating,and prioritizing multiple projects
• Understanding of key financial metrics
• Proven excellence in execution
30+ days ago