Account Manager

Job description

ABOUT A-Line Atlantic Inc.

Established in 1985, A-Line Atlantic Inc. is a leading value-priced manufacturer of greeting cards and related accessories. We sell our own branded products to a variety of retailers throughout Canada and the United States, including Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Variety stores and dollar stores.

JOB LOCATION(S): Halifax, NS and surrounding areas

A-Line Atlantic Inc is seeking a reliable, self-motivated, high energy Account Manager to join our team.

The Account Manager serves as the primary contact between A-Line management and store owners. In this role, the Account Manager is responsible for building customer relationships while increasing business by selling and ordering products for a defined customer base within an assigned territory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Educate and excite customers about our greeting card programs
- Analyze customer needs and business trends to help grow both their profitability and our own business
- Make incremental sales by placing additional products or programs in designated stores
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, promotional ad signage (point of sale) and displays
- Ensure each account meets defined merchandising standards, determine stores’ product needs and transmit appropriate replenishment orders
- Communicate and collaborate account activities to appropriate management
- Utilize sales force automation tools
- Work with customers to resolve A/R issues
- Periodic lifting of 50+ pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling and light merchandising

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- 1+ years of general work experience required
- 1+ years of relevant sales experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
- Must own a reliable vehicle
- Must be willing to travel within area

**BENEFITS**:
Car Allowance or company vehicle and Expense Reimbursement

DISCLAIMER

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

A-Line Atlantic Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

Pay: Between $35,000 - $40,000 annually

**Benefits**:

- Annual Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Pay: $35,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Sales: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- ENGLISH (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-11-20
Expected start date: 2024-12-16