Account Manager – Retail Sales (Bilingual)
$60,000 – $90,000+ | Full-Time | Hybrid | Preferred Location: Montreal, QC (Candidates located anywhere in Canada near a major airport will also be considered.)
Our Client has retained Wolf Gugler to execute this search on their behalf.
Help Great Brands Win at Well-Known Retailers
Do you enjoy building relationships, opening new business opportunities, and helping well-known brands grow with Canada's leading retailers?
Our client is a respected Montreal-based boutique sales and marketing agency celebrating more than 30 years of helping North America's leading hardware, home improvement, housewares, and consumer product manufacturers succeed in the Canadian marketplace. Through long-standing partnerships with Canada's largest and niche retailers, they deliver exceptional sales growth for their clients.
Due to a retirement, we're searching for a bilingual Account Manager who thrives on customer relationships, enjoys developing new business, and wants to represent some of the industry's best-known brands with retailers including Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, RONA, Canadian Tire, Patrick Morin, Tanguay,Matrerio Laurentien and others.
While this position is preferably based in the Montreal area, we are open to outstanding candidates located anywhere in Canada, provided they are within reasonable access to a major airport for regular travel.
What You'll Do
You'll become a trusted representative for a portfolio of leading consumer brands in categories including electrical, lighting, outdoor and others while working alongside an experienced sales organization with more than three decades of retail relationships.
Responsibilities include:





- Manage and grow an established portfolio of retail accounts across major Canadian chains.
- Develop strong relationships with retail buyers and category managers.
- Identify opportunities for new product listings, promotions, and SKU expansion.
- Prospect and secure new retail opportunities for existing vendor clients.
- Conduct store visits, competitive shopping, and market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare compelling buyer presentations, product submissions, and sales proposals.
- Coordinate order follow-up, point-of-sale reporting, and ongoing client communications.
- Represent vendor partners at Dealer trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events.
- Identify prospective vendor clients and introduce new business opportunities to company leadership.

What You'll Bring
We're looking for a motivated sales professional who combines robust relationship-building skills with a passion for helping brands grow.
Qualifications include:

- 3–7 years of sales experience in consumer products, hardware, home improvement, housewares, grocery, pharmacy, or related industries.
- Experience calling directly on retail buyers; experience with Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, RONA, Canadian Tire, or similar national retailers is highly valued.
- Fluency in both French and English (spoken and written) is required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.




- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Valid passport with the ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the US.

What We Offer

- Base salary of $60,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience.
- Discretionary annual bonus (eligible after one year).
- Comprehensive group benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and travel insurance.
- Hybrid work environment combining office, home office, customer visits, and travel.
- Dedicated office workspace.
- The opportunity to represent respected brands and work with some of Canada's largest retailers.
- A collaborative established team backed by more than 30 years of industry expertise and trusted retail relationships.

Join a Company That Values People
If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact, build meaningful retail partnerships, and grow your career with an established organization, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your resume, success stories and a video cover letter if you want to stand out from the crowd.
Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable hiring process. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Pay: $60,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Work Location: On the road

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