At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
Regional Key Account Manager (Sales)
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
We are currently seeking a full time Key Account Manager to join our team based out of our Milton, Ontario location.
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary : From $75,000/year to $90,000/year + Bonus
Description of Role:
As a Key Account Manager at Fresh Start Foods, your role will be to service and expand our Key Account Customers. You will maintain regular contact with established accounts while seeking new opportunities. You are a seasoned sales professional that understands the dynamics of the foodservice industry. You are passionate about your customer's success and are able to balance it with the needs of the organization. You understand and have an appreciation for the fresh category and are creative in finding solutions. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a fast paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary point of contact for all customer business and account related issues. Coordinates resources to present “one face to the customer.”
Design and execute a sales plan that focuses on new business, increased sales, and profitability
Facilitate customer business reviews
Review monthly reports to ensure contract compliance and profitability.
Utilize and apply customer profitability and pricing models to negotiate customer agreements.
Represent our Company at Industry Trade Shows
Work on a variety of customer projects such as new product implementation, promotional activity and general product management
This role has a direct report
Carry out all other responsibilities as required
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
5+ years of sales or sales management experience with a proven track record of success
Excellent follow up and attention to detail
Exceptional presentation skills
A strong track record of developing new business
Leadership skills including working with a variety of people at all levels of business
Strong analytical skills and experience
A self starter that can work independently as well as part of a team
Well-developed communication skills both written and verbal
This is an Existing Vacancy
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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