National Account Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Description

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey - whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment.

It's a journey we share with you.

It's the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground.

To realize our vision of becoming the World's #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide.

Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link's Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.

The Jack Link's Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.


Job Description:

The National Account Manager role is a key position entrusted to manage some of Jack Links most high profile customers in Canada.

In this role, you will identify and develop new sales opportunities, achieve sales volume and financial objectives, develop and maintain strong effective customer relationships; align with Jack Link's corporate goals and executing the brand initiatives.

Emphasis is placed on planning, forecasting, trade fund management while leveraging category management practices to meet the key objectives. In this role, you will build new business, maintain and grow existing accounts and gaining the additional experience necessary to grow your career at Jack Link's

Reporting to our Director of Sales this role will have remote flexibility although you will need to available to work at our Canadian headquarters in Mississauga 2-3 days a week.

In such a key role we are building a culture of collaboration and teamwork for success. These in person interactions are key to the role.


RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Identify
  _Customer Strategies_ and develop new growth opportunities within existing clients
• Achieve
  _Top & Bottom Line_ goals with a focus on generating sustainable profitable growth
• Assist in
  _Strategic Plan Development_, implementation, and execution across our top customers
• Manage
  _Trade Budgets_ and promotional compliance across like channels of business
• Support
  _Accounts Receivable_ issue resolution and customer deductions on all applicable accounts
• Lead
  _Sales Presentation_ developments through collaboration with our Business Insights Manager
• Own
  _Customer Forecasting_ and planning: Volume in Consensus Planning & Trade in SPT Tool
• Formulate
  _Risks and Opportunity Act__ion Plans_** to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities
• Work with our
  _Direct Store Delivery Partners_ to accelerate sales at point of purchase

Qualifications:


Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• Cross Functional Experience for Canadian CPG company
• Developing and executing multiyear strategic plans
• Strong business acumen; specifically with Trade Management and Demand Planning
• Strong analytical skills (specifically able to identify trends, opportunities, and business insight)
• Exposure to decision support data/tools (IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, HH Panel)
• Goal oriented & well organized
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working with highly collaborative, crossfunctional internal and external teams
• Ability to interface and work effectively with multiple levels of an organization
• Be able to handle and make tough decisions on behalf of the company
• Proactive (high sense of urgency) and committed to delivering results in a fast paced, demanding work environment
• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills, with the ability to develop clear concise category story; proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation (including verbal and written communication), and employee motivational skills
• Located within commute to Mississauga, Ontario with 2530% travel required

Prefer