Regional Chain Account Manager

This role will be responsible for managing strategic regional chain accounts in Ontario and driving growth in our food service category. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across functions to deliver sustainable business results aligned with our corporate values and strategic objectives. Location of Work: This is a home-based position based in the greater Toronto area Application Deadline: September 9th, 2026 Salary Range: $69,500 - $119,500 Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices. We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

The role involves managing strategic regional chain accounts in Ontario to drive growth within the food service category. The manager will collaborate across functions to deliver sustainable business results aligned with corporate objectives.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of key account management experience within the food service industry. A post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

• Data analysisPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Food servicePreferred

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• Key account management
• Food service
• Strategic account management
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Data analysis
• Strategic decision making
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Strategic Objectives
• Plant Breeding
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Food Services
• Operations
• Sustainable Business

• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Chain Account Manager
• Territory / Regional Account Manager
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week