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At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Customer Account Manager to be responsible for increasing sales, creating and executing customer business plans, identifying key opportunities and optimizing trade spending to the Company clients at assigned customers. This position has responsibility for managing the day to day interaction with specific customers to drive customer/client sales. Also serves as the customers primary point of contact for client specific opportunities and/or issues. Take this opportunity to join North Americas leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! The Company is one of North Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. What we offer: Full-Time Benefits (Health, Dental, Disability, Life, Lifeworks Program) PerkSpot Discounts on Travel, Movies, Cell Phones and more Training and Career Development Generous Paid Time-Off Responsibilities: Management of the business (assortment, shelving, promotions, merchandising & pricing). Ongoing interaction with key customers (face to face, phone or email). Develop annual business plans with key customers fully aligned with client expectations. Present all new products and line extensions using client data and support material. Provide ongoing opportunities to further increase sales or to close gaps versus plan. Effectively manage trade spending funds to budget while maximizing profitability. Complete all administrative tasks such as forecasting, deductions, etc. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent jobrelated experience is required 3-5 years of experience in sales (preferably in Food or CPG) Must have proven successful track record at delivering consistent business results Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Creative thinking, analytical and problemsolving skills Negotiating skills; Leadership and emotional maturity Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports. Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports. Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this job. Travel up to 30%. Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Required): Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business 3-5 years of experience in sales (preferably in Food or CPG) Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Must have proven successful track record at delivering consistent business results Strong commercial sense and industry knowledge Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Selfmanagement and organizational skills Creative thinking, analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to think on ones feet and make decisions in a fast paced environment Leadership and emotional maturity Focused on value added selling Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) Environmental & Physical Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Equal Opportunity Statement The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employees employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO. The Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr