Sales Project Manager - Saint-Laurent, Canada - Nature's Touch Frozen Foods

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods

Verified Company

Saint-Laurent, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are

Nature's Touch is one of the largest suppliers of frozen fruit to retailers in North America, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan.

We provide a full range of products and support multiple private-label programs in addition to our own brands.

We are also one of the largest buyers of fruit globally each year and continue to enjoy strong growth in this emerging category in retail.

What we have to offer you

Being part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability, and expanding its leadership in frozen fruits globally.
Competitive rewards package, including health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and corporate discount programs, among others.
Flexible working arrangements
An entrepreneurial culture offering the opportunity to build something unique and thus having a greater say on outcomes.
A leaner structure enabling closer proximity to decisionmakers in the organization.
Growth and development opportunities within Nature's Touch

The opportunity

As part of the North American sales team, you will ensure that all processes as they relate to planning and forecasting, including new product launches, are managed for the sales team.

You will work closely with the Key Account Managers to ensure all necessary deliverables are executed accordingly and help to measure the team's performance using raw data and optimizing where efficiencies are found.

You will be the link between the sales team and other internal teams in order to ensure client management is optimized to its fullest.

This position is offered on a contractual basis for a minimum of 12 months.

The responsibilities

Lead several projects simultaneously, ensuring projects stay on schedule and on budget
Lead crossfunctional teams in completing current and new customer RFI/RFP's, packaging transitions, discontinuation processes as well as a special assignment.
Support the sales team with the new product launches, sample requests, costing, customer portals, and other ad hoc on a need basis
Conduct monthly reporting on the 4 P's (new product on shelf, promotions, pricing, placement) on fresh and frozen.
Lead Product Portfolio optimization: product, size, and formats.
Support VPs with various initiatives as required, such as annual sales meetings, customer business planning process, and expense tracking.
Initiate and monitor the Product Life Cycle Master Data setup and delist and communicate with all stakeholders

What you will bring

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an acceptable combination of relevant education, training, and experience;
Minimum of three (3) years of analytical experience in consumerpackaged goods (category management experience considered an asset);
Previous project management experience required, preferably in private label in either consumer packaged goods or food and beverage;
Knowledge of S&OP processes;
Proficiency in Excel, highly skilled in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Excellent organizational, presentation, and customer service skills;
Strong analytical mind with an innate attention to detail;
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, superior oral and written communication skills, in both English and French, with the ability to influence and impact others at various levels within the organization to achieve results;
Ability to work independently and function as both a strong team player and project leader.

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

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