Are you a person that thrives in a work environment surrounded by a great team spirit? Are you a person that wants to work for a company that has a great success story? Are you a person that enjoys a fast paced environment? If you answered yes to these questions, we have an amazing career opportunity for you at Van Belle Finished Plants.

Van Belle Nursery Finished Plants is located in beautiful Abbotsford British Columbia where the scenery is beyond beautiful.  At this location we are the leading grower of ornamental plants for major Canadian mass market retailers. 

Van Belle Nursery practices open book management, sharing the financials and giving employees a stake in the outcome through a profit sharing program. We’re committed to the strong culture that has been cultivated through five Core Values: 

Best Effort – Always Positive – Respect People – Find A Better Way – Do It Now. 

Every employee is responsible for protecting and contributing to our culture by living these Values.

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 a superior relationship with customers and build on Van Belle’s positive marketplace reputation.
• Grow and close sales for assigned retail account(s).
• Assist New Product Development with the creation of new program ideas.
• Work collaboratively with the Van Belle sales and merchandising teams to ensure accounts are receiving the best possible products and service.
• Negotiate, plan and execute strategic programs and promotions with key decision makers.
• Present new opportunities and ideas 
• 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 
• Ability to communicate account and market knowledge internally, including competitive information.
• 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

How to apply:

Contact Kathy Maxwell, Human Resources Manager kathy.maxwell@vanbelle.com 604-835-1002

Work location:

34819 Harris Rd, Abbotsford, BC – Onsite

Employment Type:

Full-time Permanent

We offer:

• Full Benefits
• Profit Share
• Competitive Salary