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Our client is a global food manufacturer with over 50 years of experience servicing customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. They have a heavy emphasis on innovation and invested > $60M in new factories and production lines in North America, generating $800M+ in revenue annually. They have successfully expanded their product line and acquired other industry players to allow diversification across the retail segments. As a result of a recent promotion of someone who we successfully placed in the role 2 years ago, we are looking to bring on a highly ambitious and CPG veteran to step into their shoes.
 
About the Role: National Retail Account Manager

• This is a home office based opportunity who will own all business for Major multi-unit Ontario Retailers
• Responsible for driving sales and executing strategic plans with existing customers including Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro, Save On Foods, Longo's, Farm Boy, Giant Tiger, and Northwest Company
• 90% of sales focus will be on growing and increasing wallet share within existing accounts
• 10% of sales focus will be focused on identifying net new accounts
• Work with procurement and category managers to secure and increase products sold
• Inherit an existing account base that generates $30M+
• Working closely with the National Sales Director to understand and strategically grow the company's presence
• Territory: Ontario 

Requirements for Consideration

• 10+ years of CPG experience working for a manufacturer
• Private label experience
• MUST have experience calling on Major Retailers across Canada and successfully growing them YOY (Sobeys, Thrifty Foods, IGA, Loblaws, Giant Tiger, etc.)
• Only candidates with strong tenure with previous employers will be considered
• Completed University or College Degree

Compensation

• $180K total income including base salary + bonus
• Monthly vehicle allowance + expensive account + cell phone + laptop
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits (Starting day 1)
• Holidays
• RRSP Match

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