Van Belle Nursery is a leading grower of ornamental plants for major Canadian mass market retailers. We are located in a beautiful location in Abbotsford BC.
Our Five Core Values are the foundation of our cherished company culture:
Best Effort – Always Positive – Respect People – Find a Better Way – Do It Now
We are looking for an Account Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a high performing Account Manager who has a passion for a role with diversity. We are seeking an individual who has strong sales skills, takes pride in providing superior customer service, enjoys working collaboratively with account buyers to create profitable new program ideas, and understands costing and financial statements.
Responsibilities:
- Build on Van Belle’s positive marketplace reputation
- Generate profitable sales growth with the assigned Retail Account
- Assist the internal Product Development team in the creation of new program ideas
- Work collaboratively with the Sales and Merchandising teams to ensure the Account is receiving the best possible products and service.
- Negotiate, plan, present, and execute strategic programs and promotions with key decision makers.
- Contribute as a committed member of the broader Van Belle team.
Experience:
- 5 + years of key account sales experience with big box retail clients
- Passion about horticulture and promoting our home and garden beautification products
- Experience in the retail channel with an understanding of the (target area ex Western Canadian) market
- Experience working with key decision makers
- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a winning team environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with Microsoft Docs
Terms of Employment:
In person full-time permanent this is not a hybrid or work from home position
Wages:
$70,000-100,000/yr depending on experience
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
