Account Manager - Markham, Canada - The J. M. Smucker Company

The J. M. Smucker Company

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Company. For more than 120 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has brought families together to share memorable meals and moments.

Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers through trusted food and beverage brands that bring joy throughout their lives, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands.

In consumer foods and beverages, its brands include
_Smucker's_,
_Folgers_,
_Jif_,
_Dunkin' Donuts_,
_Crisco_,
_Café Bustelo_,
_R.W. Knudsen Family_,
_Sahale Snacks, Smucker's_
_Uncrustables_,
_Robin Hood_, and
_ Bick's_. In pet food and pet snacks, its brands include
_Rachael Ray_
_Nutrish, Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles 'n Bits, Natural Balance, _and
_Nature's Recipe_. The Company remains rooted in the
_Basic Beliefs_ of
_Quality, People, Ethics, Growth,_ and
_Independence_ established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. For more information about our Company, visit

WHY SMUCKER
_?_

In today's ever-changing CPG industry, The J.M.

Smucker Co provides a unique culture of passionate, proud individuals who are motivated to collaborate with one another internally, but still be competitive externally.

Our warm, welcoming culture, thrives on bringing families together to share memorable meals and moments.

Our hybrid work model allows for an effective balance for all employees.

Our facilities provide a sense of community where people will be proud to gather, work, and learn from one another.

Position Title:
Account Manager - Loblaws/Sobeys(2 positions)

Reports To:
Customer Director

Location:
Markham, Ontario (hybrid work model)

Develop, manage and achieve desired business goals on all Smucker Consumer products at the account.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS SUMMARY

Develop & implement annual business plans including volume objectives, trade spending requirements, strategies which are consistent with the Smucker brand and corporate strategies, opportunities and risks.
Work closely with the Customer Director, Key Account Managers, as well as Category Strategy, Trade Spend Analysts and internal teams to identify, develop and execute business building plans for the account.
Achieve full line distribution for all Smucker products with emphasis on maximizing product volume and Contribution Margin.
Establish and maintain frequent contact with account representatives, particularly merchandising, operations, supply chain and finance.
Achieve desired accounts receivable and trade spending goals through working closely with Smucker Accounts Receivable & Trade Spend representatives.
Coordinate and communicate all relevant account program information for Retail Sales Manager and Acosta leads to achieve desired results through Acosta retail sales representatives (merchandising, pricing, distribution, planograms).
Perform retail audits to ensure Acosta compliance
Report on all competitor data and other required information on a timely basis (ie. Weekly, Qtrly Reviews).
Provide forecasting information to the Demand Planning team through ongoing volume reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Business degree, diploma or relevant experience
Minimum 2 years industry experience in Consumer packaged goods. Previous Account Management or customer related experience an asset.
Experience leveraging market consumer and shopper information to develop, negotiate and execute annual plan.
Team and results oriented with effective communication skills, presentation experience an asset.
Flexible, extended hours and workdays required basis meetings and demands of the business
Ability to travel when needed
Valid Class G driver's licence required
Business acumen and ability to adapt in a fastpaced environment
Demonstrated ability to negotiate
Bilingual in English and French (verbal and written) an asset

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