Strongly prefer candidates who are located in Toronto, Canada.

National Accounts Manager (CPG & Food Processor)

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven National Accounts Manager to support our CPG and Food Processor business. As a National Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for achieving sales goals and executing sales plans within your assigned territory and book of business. Your primary focus will be on driving both volume and profit with new and existing customers. The ideal candidate would be based in the greater Toronto area.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the CPG and Food Processor and support teams to develop and implement sales strategies, goals, and targets.
- Achieve sales goals and execute sales plans within the assigned territory, focusing on volume, profit, and growth.
- Communicate directly with current and potential customers to build strong relationships and understand their needs.
- Secure and maintain product distribution by establishing and maintaining effective agreements and relationships.
- Demonstrate product features, advantages, and benefits to customers and provide assistance in their optimal application.
- Utilize persuasive sales techniques to contact prospects and effectively explain the value of our products.
- Perform field promotion work to identify opportunities for business expansion.




- Provide ongoing support and service to accounts, including managing pricing, product warranty claims, and receivables.
- Conduct research and prospecting activities to identify and capitalize on opportunities in target markets.
- Identify, develop, and close recent business opportunities to drive profitable sales growth.
- Maintain a proactive and robust pipeline of opportunities to ensure a consistent flow of potential sales.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, including the antitrust code of conduct, and uphold ethical business practices.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of success in selling packaging to direct accounts as well as through distribution.

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

- BA/BS degree preferred in business, sales/marketing or related field.
- Must have 5+ years of previous sales experience.
- Experience in the packaging industry is highly preferred.
- Must be able to travel frequently (50%) including some overnight travel.
- Demonstrated skills and attributes include initiative, problem solving, negotiation, and persuasive communication skills (written, presentation and verbal).
- Ability to perform independently but also work collaboratively across the organization.

📌 National Account Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Novolex
📍 Toronto