Account Manager Early Education market
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Job Location:
Peterborough - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
For more than 50 years Louise Kool & Galt (LKG)part of the Brault & Bouthillier group which includes Bridges Canada Brault & Bouthillier and Avron has been one of Canadas most trusted partners in early learning and elementary education. We supply highquality learning materials furniture and equipment to educators and organizations across the country backed by exceptional service and deep sector expertise.
Proudly 100% Canadianowned LKG operates from a 35000 sq. ft. distribution centre in Scarborough Ontario
We are seeking a dynamic relationshipdriven Account Manager to join our growing team and help expand our impact across Ontario and the country.
The Opportunity
Our Account Managers are the face of LKG for customers across the education and early years sectors. Youll build meaningful longterm relationships with decision makers and end users at school boards childcare organizations and community partnersacting as a trusted advisor who understands their needs and champions their closely with our national sales team you will contribute to shared revenue goals develop territory strategies and identify opportunities to grow our presence in a rapidly evolving market.
In this role you will:
Manage service and grow existing LKG accounts while proactively developing new relationships
Build and execute a Territory Action Plan aligned with corporate sales priorities
Identify emerging opportunities challenges and trends within your territory
Develop strong relationships with key decisionmakers across school boards schools childcare centres and early childhood organizations
Position LKG as the preferred partner through consultative valuebased engagement
Deliver exceptional customer care with timely professional communication
Key Responsibilities:
Sell a broad portfolio of products and services to Ontarios education and early years sectors including schools boards childcare centres and family/parenting programs
Plan manage and grow a defined sales territory with clear goals and measurable outcomes
Prioritize customer and prospect engagement to meet or exceed revenue targets
Travel throughout Ontario to meet customers (including occasional multiday trips)
Maintain and expand customer relationships using ethical valuedriven sales practices
Respond promptly to customer inquiries ensuring a seamless and positive experience
Use CRM tools to track activities maintain accurate records and support team collaboration
Represent LKG/BB at customer meetings conferences trade shows and industry events
Provide accurate sales forecasts and consistently deliver strong performance
Experience and Attributes were looking for:
4 years of sales experience (education B2B or related sectors or products strongly preferred)
Strong organizational skills with a proactive solutionsoriented approach
Collaborative team player committed to building trust with customers vendors and colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong planning prioritization and timemanagement skills
Proven success managing major accounts or large contracts
Confident presenting to groups of all sizes both in person and virtually
Proficient with Microsoft Office Google Workspace and CRM systems
Related postsecondary education
Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
French language skills are an asset
If youre passionate about supporting education contributing to the wellbeing of future generations and representing a company known for quality integrity and exceptional customer satisfaction LKG offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
Youll join a supportive missiondriven team that values collaboration innovation and longterm relationshipsboth with our customers and with each other.
Proudly 100% Canadianowned LKG operates from a 35000 sq. ft. distribution centre in Scarborough Ontario
We are seeking a dynamic relationshipdriven Account Manager to join our growing team and help expand our impact across Ontario and the country.
The Opportunity
Our Account Managers are the face of LKG for customers across the education and early years sectors. Youll build meaningful longterm relationships with decision makers and end users at school boards childcare organizations and community partnersacting as a trusted advisor who understands their needs and champions their closely with our national sales team you will contribute to shared revenue goals develop territory strategies and identify opportunities to grow our presence in a rapidly evolving market.
In this role you will:
Manage service and grow existing LKG accounts while proactively developing new relationships
Build and execute a Territory Action Plan aligned with corporate sales priorities
Identify emerging opportunities challenges and trends within your territory
Develop strong relationships with key decisionmakers across school boards schools childcare centres and early childhood organizations
Position LKG as the preferred partner through consultative valuebased engagement
Deliver exceptional customer care with timely professional communication
Key Responsibilities:
Sell a broad portfolio of products and services to Ontarios education and early years sectors including schools boards childcare centres and family/parenting programs
Plan manage and grow a defined sales territory with clear goals and measurable outcomes
Prioritize customer and prospect engagement to meet or exceed revenue targets
Travel throughout Ontario to meet customers (including occasional multiday trips)
Maintain and expand customer relationships using ethical valuedriven sales practices
Respond promptly to customer inquiries ensuring a seamless and positive experience
Use CRM tools to track activities maintain accurate records and support team collaboration
Represent LKG/BB at customer meetings conferences trade shows and industry events
Provide accurate sales forecasts and consistently deliver strong performance
Experience and Attributes were looking for:
4 years of sales experience (education B2B or related sectors or products strongly preferred)
Strong organizational skills with a proactive solutionsoriented approach
Collaborative team player committed to building trust with customers vendors and colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong planning prioritization and timemanagement skills
Proven success managing major accounts or large contracts
Confident presenting to groups of all sizes both in person and virtually
Proficient with Microsoft Office Google Workspace and CRM systems
Related postsecondary education
Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
French language skills are an asset
WorkLocation:
your on-boarding and orientation and then transition to primarily remotework and visits to clients. .
If youre passionate about supporting education contributing to the wellbeing of future generations and representing a company known for quality integrity and exceptional customer satisfaction LKG offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
Youll join a supportive missiondriven team that values collaboration innovation and longterm relationshipsboth with our customers and with each other.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- IVR
- Program Management
- Classroom Experience
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Salesforce
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- CRM Software
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Toddler Care
About Company
Shop assistive technology for special needs communication, access, learning: literacy software, switches, AAC, eye gaze, curricula, Chromebook and iPad access, blind and low vision.
