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Regional Multi Unit Account Manager

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gfs logoGfs · Milton, On, Canada
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Requirements

  • Written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
  • Customer service and time management skills.
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to bring consensus or reconcile differences.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Skill at persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  • Social perceptiveness skills, being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Ability to think creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Education & Minimum Experience Requirements
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 5 or more years of experience in outside sales and customer partnering, 2 years in a leadership role, project management.
  • Food service distribution experience is an asset
  • Bachelor Degree in sales, marketing or related field preferred
  • If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disabil

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100 000-$125 000, plus potentiel bonusMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employmentFULL flex benefits programCompany matching RRSPFamily cultureAdvancement opportunitiesProfit Sharing128 year, family owned and operated company historyDuties and ResponsibilitiesServes as the primary point of contact for all customer business and account related issues. Coordinates resources to present "one face to the customer."Interacts frequently with external customers. Interactions should provide an exchange of information and problem solving techniques that represent GFS culture and business objectives. Leverage the value and expertise of GFS.Builds long-term customer relationships while meeting short-term objectives.Schedules and facilitates account business reviews and develop action plans to ensure joint account objectives are being met.Understands the customer's business and prioritiesDevelops account business plans to include customer and GFS objectives and implementation strategies, and promote the customers and GFS' stated values and positions, while selling/promoting the GFS brand throughout the customer's organization.Coordinates and communicates strategic account activity and engages senior leadership sponsorship of customers, where appropriate.Coordinates internal account planning sessions with their account teams to ensure the highest level of customer success.Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.Review monthly reports to ensure contract compliance and profitability.Utilize and apply customer profitability and pricing models to negotiate customer agreements.Sources new products and initiates product conversions. Looks for category penetration opportunitiesParticipate in GPO/Customer annual conferences and TradeshowsPerforms other duties as assigned.Dental insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus

Additional Information

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Position Summary A member of the Regional Multi Unit Sales team, develops and serves Regional Multi Unit accounts. As the trusted advisor for a select portfolio of Key Regional customers, maintains and grows relationships, seeks new opportunities, provides direction to administration teams and is the liaison between customers and the divisions. Responsible for contract compliance, sales growth and profitability. Location The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton or Ajax Dc at least 4 days a week.

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