Job Responsibility: Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in Mississauga. The Account Management Coordinator is accountable to provide support to the Program Management Team. This position interacts with Corporate Level Customers, External Suppliers and Vendors, and Internal Stakeholders across all business channels. This position requires robust communication and multi-tasking skills. Responsibilities include product code management, freight cost calculations, buying strategy analysis assistance, customer specific inventory report maintenance, process and source quality goods and materials, and support special customer programs. This role must provide exceptional customer experience to both internal and external customers.

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 100+ branches.

Responsibilities:

- Provide support to the Program Managers within various business segments in the execution of daily requests and reporting.
- Contribute to the successful execution of new customer programs and onboarding by tracking inventory and shipments and coordinating with key stakeholders.
- Complete and maintain customer specific forms, templates, third party sites and process.
- Maintain customer catalogue images/items and update Product Activity Forms as required.
- Build relationships with Vendors and Suppliers as required to coordinate cost, samples, availability, and program execution on set up of new/replacement items.




- Support and Assist Corporate Account Manager and Program Manager with RFQ/RFI/RFP requests to identify, source and negotiate the best cost solution.
- Collaborate with Program Manager and Suppliers to research/resolve product concerns such as defective goods, replacement recommendations.
- Intermediary support between Internal Stakeholders (i.e. Sales, Customer Experience, Operations, Product Integrity and Inventory Management) and recommends changes to processes/procedures based on customer feedback or business workflow.
- Investigate cost or freight variances and collaborate with all stakeholders to resolve.
- Adjust costing on customer-specific products and coordinate pricing updates with the PM and Corporate Account Pricing Team.
- Facilitate Customer Dedicated Inventory Agreements, and facilitate new/existing item set up, changes and submission with required approvals.
- Participate in scheduled training of system enhancements, applications, products, new processes, and procedures.
- Maintain high level of product and segment base knowledge.
- Complete distribution orders as required to ensure smooth execution.
- Team player who demonstrates a willingness to coach, train, and mentor peers.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years of Customer Service experience is required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Business Support/Business Analytics/Logistics role.
- Post secondary education - Business Administration Diploma/Certificate or equivalent business experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal in English. French is an asset.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions.




- Effectively negotiate costs, terms, and quantities.
- Demonstrate effective time management; ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Central liaison between multiple business segments, and ensure accuracy and complete information flow.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, with Advanced knowledge of Excel: pivot tables, calculations etc.
- Exposure to Customer Relationship Management Applications such as Salesforce, Order Fulfillment and Tracking Systems.
- Utilization of Soft Phone Technology.
- In depth knowledge of customer programs and program requirements an asset.

Working/Other Conditions:

- Hybrid work model.
- Indoor office environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Prolong periods of sitting, and computer and phone use.

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Pension, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact View email address on ca.edajobs.com, or call View phone number on ca.edajobs.com.

📌 Account Management Coordinator (Mississauga)
🏢 Imperial Dade
📍 Mississauga