Key Account Manager - Sobeys Affiliates

Job summary

The Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and implementing business plans for Sobeys affiliates to drive profitability and brand strategy. They will manage trade spend budgets and ensure the effective execution of business objectives through cross-functional collaboration.

Job details

Overview Reporting to Director of Sales – Sobeys, the Key Account Manager (KAM) - Sobeys Affiliates is responsible for the effective development and implementation of the customer business plans for Longo’s, Farm Boy, and select Large Format independent customers. The successful incumbent will endeavor to align and integrate category and brand strategies with customer strategies in an effort to understand and drive profitability objectives for PepsiCo Beverages Canada. What you can expect from us: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development Total Compensation: $68,900 - $112,160 Responsibilities Champion the delivery of planned volume and profit objectives (net revenue $, MC $, MC %), in a manner that is consistent with the strategic direction of the business. Trade spend budget management. Efficiently manage information flow between key business contacts while continually striving to improve the effectiveness of operating systems and to facilitate great execution. Bring to life key business strategies that will enhance the position of our brands to consumers by leveraging a superior understanding of customers. Develop a thorough understanding of customer strategies, business plans, practices and processes in order to optimize business results Qualifications Required to have a thorough understanding of the marketplace environment impacting the customer. Key skill sets to be successful would include – Strategic Insight, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Savvy Communication, and Influence Management, Finance acumen. Strong selling and negotiating skills. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, an assertive, proactive and analytical approach with a sales background. Ability to work within a team environment. Broad based experience in varied disciplines – Sales, Sales Management, Cross-Channel experience. 2-3 years Sales experience with a cross-section of industry/portfolio experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business is required Careers to Smile About: At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. This posting is for an existing vacancy

What you’ll do

The Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and implementing business plans for Sobeys affiliates to drive profitability and brand strategy. They will manage trade spend budgets and ensure the effective execution of business objectives through cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Business and 2-3 years of sales experience with a cross-section of industry or portfolio exposure. Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills are required to succeed in this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional growth and development

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Strategic insight
• Business planning
• Conflict management
• Communication
• Influence management
• Finance acumen
• Selling
• Negotiating
• Analytical approach
• Sales management
• Cross-channel experience
• Budget Management
• Influencing Skills
• Brand Strategy
• Business Results
• Assertiveness
• Management
• Business Planning
• Conflict Management
• Operating Systems
• Finance
• Sales
• Selling Techniques
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Negotiation
• Sales Management
• Business Strategies

Job areas

• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Affiliate Account Manager
• Key Account Manager
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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