Account Manager (Cambridge to Brampton)

Bunzl Canada•Cambridge, ON

3d•CA$80,000 - CA$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bunzl Safety, a leader in the Personal Safety Equipment Industry, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Manager to drive revenue and margin growth by expanding share-of-wallet within existing accounts. The ideal candidate will excel in consultative selling, leveraging data-driven insights to prioritize opportunities and execute well-defined account penetration strategies. Key responsibilities include promoting own-brand and preferred national brand products, building long-term client relationships, and aligning sales plans with customer needs and industry trends. The role requires strong collaboration with marketing and product teams, disciplined CRM management, and a proactive approach to achieving sales targets through category expansion and a high level of execution against sales initiatives.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in business, Marketing, related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years in an outside sales or account management role, preferably within a B2B environment.
Ability to establish and leverage strong internal and external relationships to uncover new opportunities.
Able to navigate complex business networks, collaborating with stakeholders to create value-driven solutions.
Ability to identify and develop creative solutions to meet customer needs and solve challenges.
Use industry knowledge and critical thinking to recommend tailored approaches.
Take calculated risks to drive business success and differentiate from competitors.
Develop and nurture long-term customer relationships to build trust and loyalty.
Adapt communication and approach to align with different customer personalities and business needs.
Acts as a strategic partner to customers, providing insights and solutions that drive mutual success.
Valid driver’s license and insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a distribution environment an asset.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize opportunities to drive share-of-wallet in existing accounts through well-defined account penetration plans.
Leverage internal data and insights to prioritize opportunities based on key target customer verticals and maximum return on time invested.
Drive awareness, education, and adoption of our own brand and preferred national branded products to meet account penetration targets.
Demonstrate strong understanding of own-brand positioning and articulate value to customers.
Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within accounts.
Demonstrate commitment to consultative selling in service to client goals.
Ensure customers are aware of all service access points and recognize the benefits associated with leveraging our online ordering platforms for transactional ordering.
Conduct research to understand customer needs, preferences, and industry trends to position our products effectively.
Develop operation knowledge of key customer verticals and leverage insights to shape selling strategy.
Develop and execute tailored sales plans to achieve revenue and margin goals.
Execute and disposition targeted category and brand plays as identified by the business.
Consistently apply the Bunzl sales process and methodology and refine your selling approach.
Partner with marketing and product teams to align campaigns, promotions, and training efforts with sales objectives.
Maintain accurate records in CRM and provide regular updates on pipeline health and progress against goals.
Consistently evaluate current business, sales pipeline and business risks to ensure and gaps to goal are mitigated.