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    Manager of National Accounts - Kitchener, Canada - Flanagan Foodservice

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  • The Manager of National Accounts is responsible to oversee and grow the company's relationships for a group of Multi-Unit chain accounts. This includes customer relationship management, strategic planning and sales growth, and the effective coordination with various departments to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key accounts.
  • Manage a group of key accounts, and monitor performance levels to maximize profitability and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Lead and mentor a high performing team of Account Managers and Administrators for assigned group of key accounts to achieve team and individual goals.
  • Gather market knowledge, identify market opportunities, and develop effective strategies to grow profitability share for accounts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders within the client organizations to propose and secure new account agreements.
  • Negotiate long-term contracts to preserve the critical areas of our base contracts, to ensure maximum revenue and profitability of new agreements including terms and conditions to minimize company risk.
  • Analyze sales and receivables data to identify issues and understand areas for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with departments including Marketing, Warehousing, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Relations.
  • Maintain ongoing knowledge of distribution trends through various forms of media.
  • Develop specific boardroom presentations to identify needs and solutions.
  • Anticipate customer needs and expectations, and address with a sense of urgency in a timely manner to ensure positive results and service outcomes.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in business, marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service, along with 5 years experience in a leadership role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
  • Strong sales, negotiation, relationship building, and closing skills and techniques.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills to manage the effective performance of direct reports.
  • Must possess working knowledge of financial systems including income statements, budgets and modeling.
  • Ability to analyze data and develop strategic plans based on insights.
  • Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently with a sense of urgency.
  • Experience in additional functional areas within areas including Customer Service, Accounts Receivables, preferred.
  • Good understanding of inventory forecasting and management systems, including pull-through programs and general logistics concepts preferred.
  • High level of customer focus and attention to details.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain strong relationships to drive sales.
  • Strong proficiency using MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Results-orientated, and emphasizes safety and quality in all aspects of work.
  • Knowledge of Flanagan Foodservice customer segments and distribution practices preferred.
  • Solid technical, analytical, and creative abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment, building strong cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Class G Driver's license and the use of a personal vehicle for work related travel.
  • Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Pension and RRSP plans
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Comprehensive Flexible Benefits
  • Paid Personal Days and Your Birthday
  • Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
  • Family oriented culture
  • Be part of the legacy.

    All employees of Flanagan Foodservice must demonstrate adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices as well as all Company's policies and procedures.


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