Title:  Account Manager

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 119 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

As an Account Manager - LCL, you will manage accounts with specific focus and expertise for customers such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Fortino’s Supermarket, LCL independent grocers & Wholesales. This part of the role focuses on revenue generation and all aspects of planning and execution with this unique set of customers. You will also have the responsibility to align with the LCL Team on sales planning processes and support tasks explained below and lastly, you will be the point of contact for our retail sales team and will be responsible for informing them about our different promotional events.

This is a full-time, Onsite, position in our Mississauga, Canada office. You will be provided with a Company Car that includes insurance and a company gas card to cover your expenses while on business travel and any preventive maintenance.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Account Manager - LCL
  • Responsible for managing & optimizing the allocated/budgeted financial metrics to optimize net sales and gross profit.
  • Communicate to cross-functional partners the status and required elements necessary to achieve the business objectives.
  • Create relationships that foster business intelligence about the customers’ operations and gain alignment to a collaboratively developed joint business plan for future steady growth.
  • Collaborate with Shopper Marketing, Category Management, RGM, E-Comm, Supply chain, Business/ Demand Planning & Sales Strategy to optimize the WKKC plan within the customer environment.
  • Present and negotiate speed to market of innovation while optimizing the assortment and growing share of shelf.
  • Analyze transactional data using Category Management principles to validate business insight, promotional results, and competitive impacts.
  • Execute LCL sales planning support tasks such as inputting baselines/EDLPs/Chain planning in TPM for Loblaw, activate any new listings, support the team during the planning season, populate, maintain and create monthly reports.
  • You will be the point of contact with the retail team: create sell sheets, update our internal gazette, schedule and lead monthly meetings with the retail sales managers & retail team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Secondary education is required. Degree or Diploma in related field preferred.
• Understand the importance of the WK Kellogg Co Brand and leverage this to our Customers and Consumers.
• Client-focused, with a strong capacity to build credibility and trust.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Tenacity and an aptitude for Sales.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Proven experience managing budgets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid Driver’s license within Canada - Driver abstract may be requested.
• Must be willing to drive up to 25% of the time.

 ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com. 

WK Kellogg Co is proud to offer industry competitive benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@wkkellogg.com

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment