Key Account Representative

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Key Account Representative to partner with the Food Service team in Eastern GTA / Eastern Ontario Reporting to the Sales Manager, as a Key Account Representative, you will be an active participant in the Food Service team, supporting the Sysco Account, working with the day-to-day account activities within Ontario. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, willing to take on challenges, and recognize assignments as learning opportunities. In addition to analytical and administrative duties, you will have the opportunity to develop your career at Saputo.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Work closely with our key food service partners to promote and grow Saputo Sales;
• Ability to build customer relationships and deliver results;
• Maintain a high level of “Market Place” knowledge and actively seek out new sales opportunities;
• Ensure all correspondence and reports are completed on time and in a thorough manner;
• Prepare and conduct sales presentations.
• Act as a resource and facilitator to resolve customer issues and coordinate with regional contacts;
• Travel Required (daily and overnight within Ontario, equivalent to 1 or 2 nights per month);
• Generate weekly and monthly customized sales plans
• Analyze sales data and trends, and identify opportunities to convert to sales successes
• Other duties and projects as required

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• A degree/diploma in Sales, Marketing or a related field
• Two or more years of sales experience preferably in a Foodservice Sales environment.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Proficiency with MS Office, advanced Excel skills, and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with solid financial and accounting competencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of self-motivation and initiative
• Strong team orientation, dependable, and a proven ability to work well with others
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a multi-tasking, high priority environment
• Inquisitive mindset and desire to learn new skills
• Car Required for this role

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.