On behalf of our client in the food/confection industry, we are currently on the hunt for their next Key Account Manager for Ontario. Although the office is situated in Mississauga--this is a hybrid role--majority of customers being visited will be in the GTA . * If you have previous food, ideally confection, experience in a similar sales role looking to join a new organization with various brands and are growing aggressively, please read on. This is a permanent role, competitive salary + annual bonus, cell phone, laptop, car allowance, etc., + Benefits and vacation*

RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Focus on strong category management & respond in a timely manner to all opportunities to present new & existing product lines to customers
• Call on major Head Offices in the GTA
• Prepare & execute business reviews for accounts that include mid- and long-term goals for brand building including presentation of Key Account Business reviews.
• Effectively able to forecast customers period sales & outline key drivers/opportunities for profit.
• Ability to draft, execute & track customer business plans through detailed building blocks
• Management of approved product list, including additions & deletions, promotions, and EDI price file maintenance
• Follow through on Key Account Plans & objectives with reaching budgeted new sales & cost objectives. Oversee budget analyses & reporting. Measure progress toward established goals & communicate results to appropriate personnel
• Interact closely with Marketing, Sales, Finance & all other internal colleagues
• Provide industry, economic & competitive information to assist in developing sales & marketing programs, merchandising decisions, distribution strategies, & training processes.
• Prospect for new business opportunities to expand market share.
• Ensure sales & marketing plans, goals, policies are consistent with established company wide goals.
• Meet & exceed customer expectations & established deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS -

• Diploma in Sales, Business Administration or similar relevant field with 3+ years' of experience in CPG industry
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite --Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint -- is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize & meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
• Work well within a team environment
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, must be well organized
• Excellent public relations & presentation skills
• Solid analytical, technical & problem-solving skills
• Good accounting & business Math skills