Account Manager at Fresh Direct Produce – Vancouver, British Columbia

Are you looking for new opportunities for growth? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial Sales team? As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Fresh Direct Produce is looking for an independent and self-driven Account Manager with sales experience in the South Asian Market.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be a strategic partner for our customers, providing a high level of customer service and working with them to ensure their daily produce needs are met. You will also develop and utilize many skills, including analytical, organizational, negotiating, and planning. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare an annual personal sales budget plan along with updated quarterly forecasts for their selected group of accounts, including seeking strategic sales opportunities
• Service accounts by establishing positive relationships with key decision-makers and demonstrating strong follow-through on commitments
• Source new accounts through a disciplined sales approach by identifying qualified leads, evaluating their position in the market, etc.
• Negotiate price with accounts by having a keen awareness of market pricing, supply, and quality of produce items at all times (to protect the dynamics between both margins and volume sales)
• Provide tactical assistance for cross-selling produce item opportunities with other members of the team
• Assist other Account Managers with their accounts during their vacations, weekends and other absences
• Conduct customer visitations on a regular basis to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• College or University degree (preferably Business or Economics) and/or 2-4 years of equivalent work experience
• Effective sales and account service experience, along with negotiation and relationship building is a must
• A second language is a preferred.
• Possess good interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Strong oral communication skills and presentation skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows
• Demonstrated continuous learning and personal/professional development

NICE TO HAVES:

• A dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• A hands-on individual with a strong work ethic
• Excellent in your presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Effective in your conflict resolution skills
• Highly capable in management (planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating)
• A natural leader and team player, willing and able to build confidence and establish cooperative relationships with personnel throughout the Company

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Base Salary ($55,000/yr - $65,000/yr) + Commission
• In-house job training for all new employees
• A competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, commission, bonus program
• Group health benefits
• Great development opportunities!

Thank you for your interest in Fresh Direct Produce!

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