Key Account Manager, Metro Ontario, Foods

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
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The Role

JOB PURPOSE
For our Customer Development team, we are looking for a Key Account Manager on the Metro Ontario Foods portfolios, responsible for all Metro Ontario banners. You will be responsible for consistent, competitive, profitable, and sustainable growth.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?
• Establish strong relationships with customers
• Develop the customer strategic business plan and deliver it internally and externally
• Develop and implement optimal integrated promo plan (incl. selling the plan at the customer) and manage promo investment budgets
• Manage the customer P&L and investment
• Lead for the annual contracts with customers
• Monitor Customer Performance by tracking customer contribution and market share for major categories
• Function as an active ambassador of Unilever at the customer and of the customer at Unilever
• Work in close collaboration with the extended team members to find the best solutions for the business
• Drive best practice sharing with the broader team
• Manage the basic internal processes (Forecast, Pricing etc.) for the customer
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE
• Minimum relevant professional commercial 1 to 3 years (marketing and/or Customer Development)
experience in sales and providing solutions
• Able to work in cross functional teams. (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance)
• Team player is essential
• Strong consumer and customer focus / strong at customer contact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships
• Good negotiator: able to influence, also in informal decision structures.
• Data driven business with owner’s mindset and creative entrepreneurial spirit
• A person that easily connects, loves to embark on consulting assignments, and has high energy levels.
• High capacity to prioritize and focus on meaningful deliverables
• Strong organization skills
• Act with Unilever’s standards of leadership; respect, responsibility, Integrity and pioneering
external Orientation (look outside Unilever; be innovative) an entrepreneurial drive.
What the role offers you:
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Permanent and full-time
• Environment that promotes diversity and inclusion
• Multinational company, with strong sustainable development values
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s in business
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Power Point

Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,900-$127,300. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

Unilever uses artificial intelligence tools in the hiring process to screen or assess applicants. However, hiring decisions will be made by the line manager and in accordance with applicable employment standards and human rights laws. All information collected, used or disclosed during the application and interview process will be subject to Unilever’s Privacy Policy

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Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.
Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au [email protected]. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.

Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
  • Flexible Benefits Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.

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