Bilingual Account Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Mississauga, ON

9d•CA$103,000 - CA$108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Account Manager based at our Nestle Purina Canada Head Office reporting into the National Key Account Manager. This role is responsible to drive sales profitability across the pet category, with focus on the veterinary channel. This position is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market.
3+ years of progressive sales experience preferably in the Food and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Proficient experience with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering effective presentations to audiences of all sizes.
Strong self-motivation and proactive mindset, with the capacity to think strategically to secure incremental business opportunities.
Excellent leadership abilities, fostering collaboration and strong interpersonal skills.
Outstanding organizational skills, effective time management, exceptional prioritization abilities.
Proficient in project management, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the strategic account plan, based on internal objectives, marketing, business development, and shopper marketing plans, as well as external competitive marketplace issues and opportunities.
Leverage Category Insights and Shopper Marketing resources to develop and implement channel category and consumer centric strategies.
Develop and implement trade promotion strategies and tactical plans with the customer.
Responsible for Trade Spend and maximizing Customer Contribution within Key Accounts by managing a budget.
Develop and achieve the sales business plan for the business by implementing the strategy, managing total trade spend, and achieving in clinic presence, distribution, and promotional targets.
Analyse, identify, monitor, and address specific issues to achieve Purina’s goals for sales, commercial spend, share, distribution, and operating budgets.
Proactively monitor and update the customer's overall business plan, including managing trade budgets, spending, and volume to achieve all sales objectives versus plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary within the range specified
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Vehicle Eligibility
Company matched pension plan
Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Bring your dog to work!