Account Manager, Loblaws

The Loblaws account team has a need for an Associate Account Manager on the Foods business which will be based at 160 Bloor Street East in Toronto.

Reporting to the Senior Customer Team Leader, this position will be responsible for the creation, implementation & communication of the customer plan, including trade investment management and application, that delivers the sales and profit targets.

Specific accountabilities will include:

• Managing the total customer interface ensuring on-going development and profitable growth on select Foods categories at Loblaws businesses & banners nationally and the full Foods portfolio at GT.

• Leading and participating in the development of the company's Annual Planning process for the designated categories with Loblaws & Giant Tiger, including JBP. Formulating plans to obtain agreed listings, retail pricing, distribution and shelf positioning. Evaluating customer tactics, plan implementation & recommendations to improve for the future.

• Maximizing sales results at the lowest cost by applying effective sales/marketing strategies, effectively negotiating trade promotions, and demonstrating effective budget management. This includes implementation of tactics that are developed through a shared planning process with fellow account teams, brand, trade marketing, supply chain and field sales, managing account spending efficiently and delivering targets within allocated budgets.

• Maintaining excellent trade relations and customer support for our brands through effective execution of brand strategy in combination with complete understanding of the customer’s unique needs and the marketplace conditions.

Competencies:

The successful candidate must show a passion for moving the business forward and be able to build and influence both internal and external relationships. This individual must also be able to work independently and also as part of a greater team.

The successful candidate should have:

• A University Degree preferably in Business Administration or Marketing, with previous account development or trade/consumer marketing experience within the mass/grocery/drug trade (minimum 12 months).

• Proven leadership and strategic planning abilities, combined with strong financial management and analytical skills are essential.

• Candidates should have strong PC knowledge, primarily in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a Windows environment.

• Working with a variety of data sources including AC Nielsen and customer purchased data is also a key requirement & asset.

• Since this position requires travel to and from the account, a valid drivers’ license in good standing is required.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,000-$106,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

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