Assistant Key Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio of Key Accounts and act as the primary contact for sales-related discussions.

• Support the creation and implementation of account strategies and plans.

• Visit clients to verify adherence to brand guidelines and ensure proper merchandising.

• Manage order frequency, product availability, and tailored assortments.

• Seek out new opportunities to improve portfolio placement.

• Propel business development and growth throughout the portfolio.

• Monitor sales targets and provide reports on performance metrics.

• Achieve annual sales and profit targets.

• Create presentations, proposals, and reports for client meetings.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to fulfill client needs.

• Maintain consistent communication through internal meetings, virtual sessions, and product evaluations.

• Provide clear updates to the internal team and respond to communications promptly.

• Work closely with the Key Account Manager and Canadian team to foster key account growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in both English and French.

• 2–3 years of experience in sales or account management.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capacity to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels.

• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to optimize sales while adhering to business constraints and brand guidelines.

• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations to both internal and external audiences.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Friendly and positive attitude and approach.

• Creative thinker with the ability to devise innovative solutions to challenges.

• Intuitive, imaginative, and open-minded perspective.

• Willingness to share ideas and insights.

• Ability to excel in group settings and communicate effectively.

• Readiness and capacity to travel occasionally across Canada and to Minneapolis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus linked to company performance and individual contributions.

• Supplemental health, dental, and vision insurance through Desjardins, effective from day one.

• Group RRSP with employer matching up to 5% of salary.

• 30 days of paid time off (PTO), including vacation and sick leave, prorated and available at the start of each year.

• An active social committee and engaging social events.