Account Manager - Kelowna

Manitoulin Group of Companies•Kelowna, BC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Manitoulin Group of Companies is seeking a driven and results-oriented Account Manager for their Kelowna location. This growth-focused sales role involves securing new customers, introducing new services to existing clients, and managing a current account base within the Kelowna region and surrounding smaller towns. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, who thrives in a competitive environment and is motivated by achieving targets. Experience in the transportation industry is advantageous but not required.

Requirements

University/College Degree or Diploma
A Minimum 2 years related sales experience
Valid driver's license and good condition/reliable vehicle
Must be computer literate (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc.)
Good communication skills with proficiency at listening, selling (persuasion), problem solving and negotiation
Must be flexible as the job requires being able to deal effectively with changing circumstances, customer demands, last minute requests and deadlines
Must be well-organized and able to manage time efficiently and effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of the Transportation industry

Responsibilities

Identify, pursue, and win new customers.
Strategically grow existing business opportunities.
Introduce new services to existing customers.
Manage a current account base.
Communicate effectively with all departments to ensure customer service commitments are met.
Attend sales meetings, industry functions, trade shows, and training programs.
Travel expectations of 25-30% which may include overnight stays with all expenses reimbursed.
Complete and submit all reports in a timely fashion.
Utilize laptop and contact management system daily, including time management, planning, and scheduling of calls, and updating calls and activities in CRM.