Account Manager - Burnaby, Canada - Horizon Grocery + Wellness

Horizon Grocery + Wellness

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities for this position include infield sales representation to existing accounts, key accounts and independents, strategic new business development, relationship building with retail and supplier partners, data driven decision making, and driving product placement and promotions.

This position will serve the Lower Mainland, as assigned.

This position requires a highly self-motivated and organized individual with a strong willingness for ongoing education related to the Organic + Natural Wellness Industry.

Daily responsibilities will include building relationships, driving sales at store level by generating orders and presenting new products, order follow-up, detailed pricing submissions, analyzing data to identify opportunities specific to each customer, ongoing product knowledge, heavy account administration, and contributing to a team environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Minimum 2 years sales experience in the Wellness (body care, supplements, wellness products) and/or distribution industry
Strong MS365 skills: intermediate to advanced Excel skills, proficient with Outlook
High level of initiative and proven selfmotivation
Skill in working effectively with a wide range of partnering companies (customers, suppliers, brokers)
Ability to build rapport quickly, influence others, and communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Demonstrated ability to set objectives, prioritize, and achieve goals
Strategic analysis, problem solving skills, proven business acumen
Excellent planning and organizational skills + strong detailed administrative skills
Knowledge of retail merchandising and logistics best practice is an asset
Postsecondary education, such as a Business/Sales Diploma or Degree is an asset
Experience with an ERP or CRM system is beneficial
Driver's license and car required (car & mileage allowance provided)

SOME OF OUR PERKS AND BENEFITS:

Focus on Wellness

Extended Medical + Dental (companypaid premiums)
EFAP immediately upon hire
Generous paid time off (3 weeks' vacation and personal day)
Paid sick time, including dependent sick time for those with children (up to 13 days per year)
Fitness Subsidy
Discounted grocery and wellness products and lunch program
Onsite gym
Dog friendly office
Scentfree environment

Focus on our Community

Partnerships with Quest Food Exchange and The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
Paid volunteer hours

Focus on the Environment

Transit Subsidy up to 100%
Cycling Subsidy
Indoor bike lock up area
Recycling + Composting Program
Partnerships with Urban Impact and Alvéole, an urban beekeeping company

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Feb 5, 2023

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About Horizon Grocery + Wellness:

Horizon Grocery + Wellness is a leading distributor of organic and natural foods, household products, supplements, and natural personal care items, servicing thousands of locations across Western Canada.

We thrive as a market leader via effective partnerships and primary relationships with our valued retailers and suppliers.

We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian company with a 150,000 square foot Grocery facility and a 40,000 square foot Wellness facility located in south Burnaby, BC.

Horizon Grocery + Wellness is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, Canadian-owned group of companies with distribution facilities servicing over 6000 customers across Canada.