Account Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Fresh Direct Produce

Fresh Direct Produce

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you looking for new opportunities for growth? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team? As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Fresh Direct Produce is looking for an independent and self-driven individual to join our team.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be a strategic partner for our customers, providing a high level of customer service, and working with them to ensure their daily produce needs are met.

You will also develop and utilize many skills, including analytical, organizational, negotiating, and planning. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Prepare an annual personal sales budget plan along with updated quarterly forecasts for their selected group of accounts, including seeking strategic sales opportunities
Service accounts by establishing positive relationships with key decisionmakers and demonstrating strong followthrough on commitments
Source new accounts through a disciplined sales approach by identifying qualified leads, evaluating their position in the market, etc.
Negotiate price with accounts by having a keen awareness of market pricing, supply, and quality of produce items at all times (to protect the dynamics between both margins and volume sales)
Provide tactical assistance for crossselling produce item opportunities with other members of the team
Assist other Account Managers with their accounts during their vacations and other absences
Conduct customer visitations on a regular basis to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Submit visitation reports to the Sales Manager
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

College or University degree (preferably Business or Economics) and/or 12 years of equivalent work experience
Effective sales and account service experience, along with negotiation and relationship building is a must
Possess good interpersonal, relationshipbuilding, and negotiation skills
Strong oral communication skills and presentation skills
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows
Demonstrated continuous learning and personal/professional development

NICE TO HAVES:

A dynamic individual who thrives in a fastpaced, entrepreneurial environment
A handson individual with a strong work ethic
Excellent in your presentation, oral and written communication skills
Effective in your conflict resolution skills
Highly capable in management (planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating)
A natural leader and team player, willing and able to build confidence and establish cooperative relationships with personnel throughout the Company

WHAT WE OFFER:

Inhouse job training for all new employees
A competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, commission, bonus program
Group health benefits
Great development opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Fresh Direct Produce

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