Account Manager

at  Fresh Direct Produce

Are you looking for a growth opportunity and to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team? As one of Canada’s Platinum Best Managed Companies, we are currently looking for a determined and focused Sales Account Manager to join our Edmonton team.
Your diverse role is vital to servicing and meeting our customers’ needs. In collaboration with our Calgary and Vancouver teams, you will build relationships with our chain stores, manage orders and inventory requirements, analyze/forecast sales data, and perform other related responsibilities.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Fresh produce knowledge and industry experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of sales and logistics functions
• Excellent time management skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Solid data analysis and reporting skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Building positive relationships with customers, with strong follow-through on commitments
• Promoting fresh produce items and booking orders; accurate entry and revisions of sales orders
• Communicating with our Buying Team on ads, product ETAs, pricing, item availability, etc.
• Negotiating optimal pricing with our customers
• Sourcing new customers
• Ongoing awareness of market pricing, supply, and quality of produce items
• Preparing and meeting budgets and targets
• Compiling and analyzing sales data over time to forecast sales trends
• Preparing accurate reports using data from internal and external sources