Our client is a global food manufacturer with over 50 years of experience servicing customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. They have a heavy emphasis on innovation and invested > $60M in new factories and production lines in North America, generating $800M+ in revenue annually. They have successfully expanded their product line and acquired other industry players to allow diversification across the retail segments. As a result of a recent promotion of someone who we successfully placed in the role 2 years ago, we are looking to bring on a highly ambitious and CPG veteran to step into their shoes.
 
About the Role: National Retail Account Manager
This is a home office based opportunity who will own all business for Major multi-unit Ontario Retailers Responsible for driving sales and executing strategic plans with existing customers including Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro, Save On Foods, Longo's, Farm Boy, Giant Tiger, and Northwest Company 90% of sales focus will be on growing and increasing wallet share within existing accounts 10% of sales focus will be focused on identifying net new accounts Work with procurement and category managers to secure and increase products sold Inherit an existing account base that generates $30M+ Working closely with the National Sales Director to understand and strategically grow the company's presence Territory: Ontario  Requirements for Consideration
10+ years of CPG experience working for a manufacturer Private label experience MUST have experience calling on Major Retailers across Canada and successfully growing them YOY (Sobeys, Thrifty Foods, IGA, Loblaws, Giant Tiger, etc.) Only candidates with strong tenure with previous employers will be considered Completed University or College Degree Compensation
$180K total income including base salary + bonus Monthly vehicle allowance + expensive account + cell phone + laptop Comprehensive health & dental benefits (Starting day 1) Holidays RRSP Match #LI-DB1