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Account Manager (12 Month Contract)
Job Posting Category: Experienced Professionals (1+ years)
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Industry: Packaged Goods
Job Category: Marketing,Sales
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 1 year
Posting Date: April 20, 2023
Job Location:

Mississauga, ON
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Job Description

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Hunts, Aylmer, Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, VH Sauces, Pogo and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit http://www.conagrabrands.ca.

Conagra Brands est une des principales entreprises d’aliments de marque en Amérique du Nord. Son histoire est jalonnée de grands succès alimentaires qui sont le fruit du travail d’une équipe passionnée par l’innovation et la croissance. Conagra offre des choix pour toute occasion grâce a des marques réputées comme Hunt’s, Aylmer, Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, les sauces VH, Pogo, Vlasic et des marques émergentes, dont Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein et Frontera.

Nous sommes très fiers d’avoir la culture la plus influente, la plus dynamique et la plus inclusive du secteur alimentaire. Pour en savoir plus, visitez http://www.conagrabrands.ca.

Job Summary

Calls on multiple customer accounts to develop relationships and achieve maximum product sales. Call on customer accounts to enhance business development.

Position Responsibilities

  • Introduces new items, quotes prices, credit terms, delivery dates and prepares sales contracts and sales reports.
  • Responsible for representing, merchandising and selling desired mix of products in retail stores within identified accounts.
  • Accountable for 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 sale and margin targets.
  • Communicate all customer and brand pricing notifications.
  • Execute assortment, pricing and promotion plan to deliver agreed upon objectives.
  • Ensures all new product authorizations and core extensions are positioned on retail shelf with appropriate timing, space, facings and targeted location.
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Prepare information/project tracking reports in a timely manner as required by Company.
  • Communicates regularly and effectively to inform supervisor 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
  • Works with direct guidance from manager as it relates to business planning and customer strategy
  • Executes business strategies and tactics as directed. May have a role in developing strategy

Position Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
  • 1 year related experience. CPG preferred.
  • 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.
  • Evidence of good judgment and problem-solving skills. Offers clear leadership potential.

Physical Requirements

  • Travel may be required

Our Modern Workplace:

Conagra’s 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. This position requires you work from our Mississauga office [3] days a week.

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 Foods is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

A titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès a l'emploi, Conagra Brand considère les candidats qui sont qualifiés pour les offres d'emplois sans égard a la race, la couleur, les croyances religieuses, l'origine, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, la langue parlée, l'âge, le handicap ou tout autre facteur discriminatoire. Conagra Brands s'engage a travailler et offrir des accommodements aux individus ayant des handicaps. Si vous avez besoin d'assistance ou si vous avez des besoins spécifiques pour votre emploi, vous pouvez transmettre votre demande par courriel a Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com. Nous prendrons en considération votre demande d'accommodement au cas-par-cas.

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