Account Manager

**A little bit about us**
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have over 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favorites, and are present in 190 countries worldwide. In Canada, excelling means sharing our passion for our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. It also means living up to our exemplary values which are rooted in respect for ourselves, others, diversity and the future. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Join our team to support our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

**Position Snapshot**

**Business areas: Nestlé Canada**
**Job title: Account Manager, Grocery West**
**Location: Mainland Vancouver, BC**
**Grade: 17
**Position Summary**
We are looking for an **Account Manager **for Nestlé Canada working from remotely in Mainland Vancouver reporting into the Key Account Manager Team Lead, Grocery West Banners. This role is responsible and accountable for driving the success of sales accounts and is a fantastic opportunity to help build, develop and execute strategic plans to continue the growth of the Grocery West accounts.

**A day in the life of an Account Manager**
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for a few of our exciting categories and will provide you the opportunity to grow and develop your Sales and Marketing experience. You will ensure customer acquisition, retention and productivity while ensuring high visibility and best in class service to become a category leader. You will contribute to strategic account planning based on internal objectives and trade marketing plans, as well as external competitive marketplace issues and opportunities. You will be working daily with cross-functional teams to develop and execute agreements and contracts, with lots of autonomy and the support to really thrive.

You will also:

- Acquire new customers in the appropriate target groups while looking and prospecting for new accounts and opportunities while building relationships with target customers.
- Cultivate synergy and collaborative relationships in order to work with your team to develop and assess the potential of new accounts.
- Implement growth strategies that align with annual business plan and sales targets.
- Drive compliance in specified agreements and contracts
- Collaborate with other groups and departments to significantly contribute to sales growth by supporting the implementation and execution of contracts and agreements.

**What will make you successful?**

You will also have:

- Strong leadership, collaborative/interpersonal skills, analytical skills, project management and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly developed problem solving, strategic business thinking, and strong negotiation skills; ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with expertise presenting to both small and large groups.
- Motivation as a self-starter with the ability to think “out of the box” in an effort to secure incremental business opportunities.
- The drive to achieve ambitious performance objectives and quality standards by planning and prioritizing work effectively.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting sales career you’ve always wanted.

**What you need to know**

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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