National Account Manager

Company Introduction
Zast-Foods Corporation is a flexible, fast-moving corporation, with a range of strategically branded, co-packed and licensed food products for the "On-the-Go" consumer. We operate across Canada in Retail and Food Service channels with food products that are both frozen and ambient storage, as well as in select US Retailers.

The role:
Reporting to Sales Director - Food Service and working very closely with the Zast Foods Sales and Marketing Team the  National Accounts Manager - Food Service will be responsible for developing and driving our brands' presence across National and Regional Food Service Chains.

Major Responsibilities:

• Working with the Sales Director and Sales VP to develop priorities, goals, and objectives for the territory
• Develop a detailed database of opportunities including volume, timing and trade spend.
• Build and maintain knowledge base of competitors and customer information within CRM system
• Execute account plans and deliver to plans
• Manage and maintain customer specific systems and portals as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or other related disciplines
• 3-5 years' experience managing key accounts - National/Regional Chains and/or Contract Feeders
• Strong analytical, planning, presentation, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Financial experience managing multi year contracts and complex pricing programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• The ability to travel within North America
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications and CRM system

Competitive salary, structured bonus, car allowance, expenses.
3 weeks' vacation plus statutory holidays.
This position is hybrid between office and customer activities; there will be the requirement to travel (15-20%) within Canada and the potential for occasional USA travel.