****This position is based in the Montreal area and the successful candidate will have Food Service experience selling into major distributors ***Healthcare sales experience would be a bonus****
Our client is a well established successful and growing company that prides itself on being one of the top food brokers in Canada. They pride themselves on having a dedicated sales team, strong customer service orientation, extensive product knowledge and a professional, challenging and rewarding work environment.
SUMMARY:
The Account Manager is responsible for planning and executing a customized sales strategy for their assigned operator accounts. This position is deeply knowledgeable with accounts and builds and maintains close relationships with decision makers and the Chefs at all assigned operators.
Main goal is to secure new product placement at assigned accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide Strong representation of all products sold
• Maximize sales potentials with all products at every account
• Achieve sales projections and targets
• Participate at industry trade shows
• Other duties as assigned
The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Minimum of 5 years + Foodservice experience as well as Healthcare experience
• Must have experience working with Major Distributors, Contract Feeders and Regional and Chain Accounts
• Have a proven track record of foodservice sales, excellent understanding of marketing and operator programs
• Have excellent communication skills both written and oral with a strong command of the English language
• Have excellent negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Have excellent computer skills at an intermediate level
• Have excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Have excellent customer-service skills and able to multi-task
• Have excellent presentation skills - in both the boardroom and kitchen
