Sales Key Account Representative, Grocery Division

Job summary

Manage and grow key and independent grocery accounts through pricing strategies, promotional plans, sales initiatives, and new product listings. Analyze sales and market trends, manage forecasting and trade spend, resolve customer issues, and represent the company at industry events.

Job details

Do you believe that natural health products make a difference in people’s lives? then please allow us to introduce ourselves. Are you the Key Account Representative we are looking for? Purity life Health Products LP is Canada’s most valued distributor of natural health products. At Purity Life we believe natural health products make a difference in peoples’ lives. Our vision is to be Canada’s most valued natural health products distributor. Our values are based on providing a safe workplace for our employees and conducting business based on COMMIT – Collaboration, Operational excellence, Mutual respect, Making a difference, Integrity and Transparency. We have developed our industry through outstanding innovation and a commitment to operational excellence. Purity Life has a job opportunity for a Key Account Representative to help service our Grocery customers. Position Summary This role is responsible for managing and growing key customer accounts while delivering exceptional service and strategic sales support. Key Responsibilities Manage and grow assigned key accounts and independent grocery customers Develop and execute pricing strategies, promotional plans, and sales initiatives Identify new business opportunities and secure product listings Conduct regular business reviews, category reviews, and new product presentations Analyze sales data, trends, and market opportunities to drive account performance Manage forecasting, trade spend, and debit notes for assigned accounts Act as the main contact for customer inquiries, ensuring excellent service and timely issue resolution Represent Purity Life at trade shows, conventions, and industry events Requirements Minimum 2–5 years of sales experience in grocery, packaged goods, or distribution, Food, Drug, and Mass channel experience an asset Strategic analysis, problem solving skills, proven business acumen Excellent planning and organizational skills + strong detailed administrative skills Highly self-motivated with strong initiative and a proven ability to prioritize, set objectives, and deliver results Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners, including customers, suppliers, and brokers Strong ability to quickly build rapport, influence others, and communicate effectively in both verbal and written form Proven ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations to senior stakeholders Successful completion of post-secondary education, such as a Business/Sales Diploma or Degree Intermediate to advanced skills in; outlook, excel, AI tools Experience with mastering ERP and CRM systems Driver’s license and car required Salary $70,000 to $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications Hybrid position, based out of Mississauga, ON

What you’ll do

Manage and grow key and independent grocery accounts through pricing strategies, promotional plans, sales initiatives, and new product listings. Analyze sales and market trends, manage forecasting and trade spend, resolve customer issues, and represent the company at industry events.

Requirements

Requires 2–5 years of sales experience in grocery, packaged goods, or distribution; Food, Drug, and Mass channel experience is an asset. Candidates should have post-secondary business or sales education, strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, AI tools, ERP and CRM systems, and a valid driver’s license and car.

Listed skills

• Business development · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Key Account Management
• Sales Strategy
• Pricing Strategy
• Promotional Planning
• Business Development
• Sales Analysis
• Forecasting
• Trade Spend Management
• Customer Service
• Category Reviews
• Presentation Skills
• Planning And Organization
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics

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