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Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.**Join the Pros!**The **Business Development Manager Food & Beverage** is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic business relationships with senior leadership within assigned customer account(s).* Full health care benefits starting day one.* Career development and training opportunities* Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the Core package.* Life insurance, disability and wellness programs* Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution* Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!* Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing* Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products* Education reimbursement for employees* Employee referral program* Safety shoe reimbursement**What will you do:*** Develop and maintain strategic business relationships with senior leadership within the Food & Beverage Industry to promote valve, valve automation, and PFF categories, fostering and growing a mutually profitable business relationship* Work in partnership with the Business Development team and Outside Sales team members across the country to ensure production facilities are receiving best-in-class customer service* Promote Wolseleys Own Brand **Meridian Valve** and work to get Meridian on Approved Manufacturers List* Work with key accounts to sign new Master Service Agreements, Supply Contracts, and MRO contracts* Collaboratively develop/implement business strategies to support a profitable business relationship and identify new revenue opportunities with the Key Account(s)* Inform customers of new products and services and make recommendations that fit well with the customers business needs/strategies* Serve as a liaison between the Key Account and Wolseley sales, legal, credit, accounting departments to ensure efficient business transactions* Liaise with manufacturers and vendor partners to ensure Wolseley is offering the best solution of products to customers* Review capital bids for adherence to customer specification requirements* Provide ongoing personal support to assigned customer(s) ensuring they receive high quality customer service including in person and virtual meetings/visits* Responsible for managing the account development process, aiming at meeting and/or exceeding sales and margin targets* Manage/submit required documentation and reporting using Excel/Word and other formats* Some travel maybe required 15-30%, travel to production facilities within Canada (ex Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Montreal)* Role will be remote and based in either Edmonton, Winnipeg or the GTA**What will you bring:*** Valve, PFF, Valve automation experience is required* 5-10 years experience in the Food & Beverage space industry is preferred* 3-5 years managing large account(s) is preferred* Experience with sanitary valves and fittings, wash-down products, and pipe & tubing required* Bachelor''s Degree or College Diploma is preferred* Additional experience within the industrial sector is preferred* Proficiency in MS Office environment is preferred, experience in AS400 is an asset* Critical skills include: analytics, relationship management, problem solving, independent work, self-motivation, business development, organization/planning, strong communication skills (verbal/written) and attention to detail* Must be willing to work irregular hours, when required*Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.****Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.***#INDSAL #J-18808-Ljbffr