Account Manager, Ontario

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners promptly assisting and handling requests for sales support or information as needed.
• Input annual business plan in the Trade Management tool and maintain trade events in the tool
• Collaborate with deductions team to verify that deductions from the customer are accurate and close deductions on a weekly basis
• Accepting portal deals from the customer through the customer system
• Manages and maintains Customer Price lists as requested
• Manage and update spending tools and trends to support teams current position
• Review forecast with Sr. BDMs account managers as required
• Support reporting and analysis including but not limited to contract management
• Consolidate review of new items risks and opportunities
• Identify needs and tools to effectively arm sales and leadership team with key business metric reporting
• Track and measure customer compliance and visibility of contracts including pricing integrity and agreement terms
• Audit reports - For accuracy and initiate or elevate appropriate action as it relates to information errors/issues
• Work directly with Sales team and other cross-functional partners to resolve data and/or system discrepancies to ensure most accurate information is reflected. (Examples: Weekly forecast)
• Provide project support for Team Lead and BDMs.
• Assist with key meeting preparations including agenda meeting invitations and room booking
• Introduces new items quotes prices credit terms delivery dates and prepares sales contracts and sales reports.
• Communicates regularly and effectively to inform sales team of marketplace activities issues and opportunities.
• Customer accountability may range from partial accountability for one or two large accounts to full accountability for multiple small accounts
• Responsible for representing merchandising and selling desired mix of products within identified accounts; preparing sales presentations contracts and proposals for specific merchandising and store shelving activities.
• Manage trade sending for identified accounts for in-store merchandising advertising and implement category management initiatives.
• Responsible for delivering assigned sales and margin targets.
• Execute assortment pricing and promotion plan to deliver agreed upon objectives.
• Ensures all new product authorizations and core extensions are positioned on the retail shelf with appropriate timing space facings and targeted location.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Prepare information/ project tracking reports promptly as required by Company.

Position Qualifications

• Must be available to work 3 days a week in office in Mississauga
• Bilingual preferred
• BA/BS degree in Business Marketing or related field.
• 1-year related experience. CPG preferred.
• A team player with superior customer-service acumen and a demonstrated ability to network with other departments
• Strong computer skills for Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with SAP (S4 TMA) preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent analytical skills and highly detail oriented
• Sales planning and sales execution experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and applications. (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Must be capable of effectively interpreting and using multiple information sources to develop customer-specific tactical plans and options.
• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates initiative and perseverance.

Physical Requirements (optional)

• Travel may be required

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended however to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance employee development and compensation. As such the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Our Modern Workplace:
Conagras culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals deliver value to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team member needs to collaborate in person.

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Compensation:

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account
• Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity wealth accumulation program and access to discounts
• Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off flexible work-schedules Employee & Family Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like POGO VH Sauces and Orville Redenbacher.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability or any other protected factor. Conagra is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening assessing and selecting applicants for open positions.