Magnet has partnered with our client, a growing CPG organization (food focused) look for a National Account Manager to join their team and lead the development and execution of their Retail National Accounts business. This is a remote role with occasional visits to their head office for important business meetings. Reporting to the President & CEO, the National Account Manager is responsible for all aspects of business development across specified key retailers within Canada & parts of the United States. This is a unique role for an experienced packaged goods professional with an opportunity to steer a growing portfolio/brand and create the foundation for a long-term growth plan. We’re looking for an individual that understands how products/brands are commercialized and sold in the Canadian retail market.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage customer business development with the goal of achieving sales targets, increasing market share, and maximizing profitability.
- Develop and execute annual customer business plans aligned to company growth objectives.
- Lead key customer negotiations across pricing, trade spend, promotions, listings and merchandising. Maintain and grow customer relationships at all levels.




- Build and manage promotional calendars, ensuring robust ROI and effective in-market execution.
- Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance functions.
- Forecast volume and demand by account, working closely with operations to support service level targets.
- Create short
- and long-term strategy for both Private Label and Branded business.
Includes route to market (channel) and pricing strategy.
- Maintain an open dialogue with senior leadership around deliverables and opportunities. Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in account management, with strong grocery channel expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience in customer negotiations
- Highly organized and solution oriented
- Proactive mindset with the ability to think creatively and challenge the status quo
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on attitude with a willingness to roll up sleeves and contribute wherever needed to drive team and business forward
- Positive, can-do attitude with a bias for action

📌 National Account Manager (Mississauga)
🏢 Magnet Search Group
📍 Mississauga