Assistant Key Account Manager

Accountabilities:

• • Manage a portfolio of key accounts and act as an initial point of contact for sales-related discussions and account needs.
  • Support the development and execution of account plans and commercial strategies in partnership with the Key Account Manager.
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key account stakeholders at different organizational levels.
  • Visit customers periodically to support strong execution of brand guidelines and appropriate merchandising standards.
  • Manage order frequency, product availability, and curated product assortments to support customer and business objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities to increase product placement and expand the account portfolio.
  • Drive business development and contribute to sales and profitability growth across assigned accounts.
  • Track sales targets and performance metrics, providing accurate updates and identifying opportunities or risks.
  • Prepare presentations, proposals, reports, and other materials for customer and internal meetings.
  • Coordinate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure customer requirements are addressed effectively.
  • Participate in regular internal meetings, virtual customer meetings, product reviews, and account planning activities.
  • Maintain timely, clear, and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Take ownership of assigned priorities while remaining collaborative, receptive to feedback, and willing to support broader team initiatives.
  • Travel occasionally across Canada and to Minneapolis as required for customer meetings, business needs, and team activities.

  Requirements:

  • Fluency in both English and French is required.
  • 2–3 years of experience in sales, account management, business development, or a related commercial role.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop trusted professional relationships and use them to support commercial growth.
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to monitor sales performance and account information.
  • Strong presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and confidently deliver presentations to internal and external audiences.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business productivity tools.
  • Ability to balance commercial objectives with customer requirements, business limitations, and brand guidelines.
  • Creative and resourceful approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think beyond conventional solutions.
  • Positive, personable, intuitive, imaginative, and open-minded approach to working with customers and colleagues.
  • Strong ownership and self-motivation, combined with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
  • Willingness to share ideas, contribute to discussions, and actively support team objectives.
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally across Canada and to Minneapolis.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: CAD $90,000–$110,000 annually.
  • Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contribution.
  • Supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage, starting from day one.
  • Group RRSP: employee contributions of up to 5% of salary matched dollar-for-dollar.
  • 30 days of PTO, prorated and loaded at the beginning of each year, combining vacation and sick time.
  • Active social committee and regular employee events.
  • Fully remote working arrangement.
  • Opportunities to work closely with key commercial stakeholders and contribute to business growth.
  • Occasional travel opportunities across Canada and to Minneapolis.