Sr. Sales Manager (grocery Key Account & Asian Specialty Food/dsd)
TORONTO, ON (Canada)
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Post Date: 10/20/09 Company: Stoakley-Dudley Consultants Ltd.
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Experience: 5 - 10 years Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
Reference: 195977
Job Description:


    POSITION TITLE: SR. SALES MANAGER (GROCERY KEY ACCOUNT & ASIAN SPECIALITY FOOD/DSD)

    JOB CATEGORY:     SALES & MARKETING

    INDUSTRY: CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS

    LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO

    DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2009

    JOB ORDER NUMBER:     195977

    POSITION DESCRIPTION:

    Our client, a national leader of specialty Asian food products, is seeking a career-focused Sr. Sales Manager to lead the sales team in Toronto (GTA). You will oversee many sales projects/contracts and ensure they are aligned and integrated into the GTA business strategy.

    This position requires a candidate who is Bilingual, Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese)/English who is currently operating at a Grocery Key Account-level and has called on the Asian Grocery/Food Service (DSD) market.

    As the Sr. Sales Manager your responsibilities will include the following:
    • Manage the Toronto strategic sales plan in conjunction with marketing
    • Build internal and external business relationships
    • Develop and direct sales strategies to meet the business structure for the GTA
    • Manage with the sales team trade related shows in Ontario and Quebec
    • Make recommendations to improve the sales function on a regular basis
    • Monitor effectiveness of sales and marketing programs and ensure business relationships are maintained
    • Take necessary action to retain key accounts and counsel others who work in the Toronto GTA as needed
    • Communicate Toronto's business strategy to ensure proper linkage to the rest of our client's business and co-packers
    • Work with the senior team in Toronto and Vancouver when needed to build strategies to increase sales, service and customer satisfaction.

    SALARY RANGE: Please indicate your desired salary range when applying!

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    To be successful in this role you will meet the following requirements:
    • 8 10 years' experience in packaged goods sales, at a key account and sales management level
    • Experienced with building a business through a dedicated sales force and distribution network
    • Experience in Asian and English culture and language mandatory
    • College or university education in business or marketing
    • Analytical skills; experience in handling people, accounts, and budgets
    • Proficient in Microsoft applications, Word and Excel
    • You should also possess a valid driver's license and passport with the ability to travel throughout Canada and the US.

    EDUCATION: University Degree or College Diploma in a related field.

    EMPLOYEE TYPE: Permanent

    REQUIRED TRAVEL: Yes

    RELOCATION COVERED: No

    MANAGES OTHERS: Yes
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