Key Account Manager

OverviewTemple Lifestyle Brands is building Canada’s leading functional beverage platform. With powerhouse brands like Thirsty Buddha® and Rise® Kombucha, we’re driving category growth and consumer love nationwide. We’re seeking a Key Account Manager for the Quebec market to drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and elevate performance of our brands.Reports to: Director of SalesLocation: Montreal, Quebec (Hybrid Remote/Office)About Temple Lifestyle Brands: Temple Lifestyle Brands is one of Canada’s fastest-growing health and wellness companies, home to a portfolio of functional beverage brands including Thirsty Buddha® (Canada’s #1 organic coconut water) and Rise® Kombucha (Canada’s pioneering kombucha brand and category leader). We have diversified manufacturing capabilities, a strong commercial engine, and national omnichannel distribution to build Canada’s leading functional beverage platform.The role: Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, the Key Account Manager – Quebec will drive Temple’s growth, profitability, and market leadership across grocery, convenience, independents, and food service channels. You’ll lead key customer relationships, enhance forecasting accuracy, and deliver executional excellence through collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. This role suits a growth-minded sales professional who is accountable, creative, and focused on long-term value for Temple and its partners.What you’ll doAccount Management & GrowthBuild and strengthen relationships with retailers, distributors, brokers, and food service partners across Quebec.Lead joint business planning and negotiations to deliver profitable growth and sustainable partnerships.Drive new business development across underpenetrated channels.Partner cross-functionally to ensure flawless execution of listings, promotions, and merchandising programs.Insights & Market PerformanceAnalyze POS, Nielsen, and customer data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.Translate insights into actionable sales and promotional strategies.Track and report on key metrics including ACV, velocity, ROI, and forecast accuracy.Provide market feedback to influence innovation, assortment, and go-to-market planning.Commercial & Forecast OwnershipOwn the Quebec sales forecast, ensuring accuracy across volume, revenue, and trade spend.Deliver on sales, distribution, and profitability targets while optimizing trade budgets for ROI.Lead monthly forecast and demand planning reviews with Finance and Supply Chain.Identify and act on risks or opportunities to close performance gaps.Your profileRequirements:5+ years of progressive experience in sales, key account management, or business development in beverages, food, or CPG.Proven success managing distributors, brokers, and major retail accounts across multiple channels.Strong forecasting, analytical, and negotiation skills with proficiency in POS and syndicated data tools.Bilingual (French & English) with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative style, and passion for better-for-you brands.Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (~20%).Our core values at TempleOwn the Outcome – We own our impact with agility, clarity, and accountability.Be Bold. Build Better. – Innovation guides our actions; we raise the bar.Joy in the Journey – We care for our team, customers, and community, celebrating wins.All in, All Together – We succeed as one team through trust and collaboration.Radical Candor – We lead with care and speak the truth to foster trust and mutual accountability.Éléments bilingues (français et anglais) — Contenu existant inclus pour référence. See English above for role details.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesFood and Beverage Services #J-18808-Ljbffr