Account Manager

Location: North Battleford

# Account Manager Simplot Company Full Time junior North Battleford, Saskatchewan, CAPosted Yesterday##

Role Overview Simplot Company is hiring a entry-level Account Manager. This is a full-time role in North Battleford. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringRForecastingORInventory Compliance Simplot Canada IISign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score##

Job Description Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.###

Summary The purpose of this position is to oversee the sales function for key accounts and establish a position of trusted business partner with key customer accounts in a proactive, planned and mutually beneficial relationship.

Key Responsibilities Key Account Services Lead
* Lead the sales function at location and facilitate the location product forecasting and sales planning function.
* Work with the Regional Manager and Location Manager to determine target account management responsibilities within location customer base
* Oversee sales function for each assigned account and work toward a proactive and strong professional relationship with each
* Establish internal resource requirements for each account
* Ensure timely data entry for accounts into CRM system and ensure customer records are up to date and current.
* Ensure compliance with company customer management standards
* Oversee the development of an annual crop plan including annual budget with accounts and ensure appropriate credit is in place for all purchase requirements.
* Manage accounts receivable for assigned customers
* Ensure proper completion of credit applications
* Ensure appropriate level of customer service for all customers
* Communicate competitive landscape pertaining to sales and operations information with Regional Manager
* Identify and pursue new customer opportunities in line with corporate direction
* Promote and ensure delivery of Agronomy and Ag Innovation services for assigned customers.
* Assist in agronomy where necessary and appropriate
* Organize customers to attend tours, meeting and events
* Attend appropriate professional and agronomy courses to meet Simplot Grower Solutions standards
* Plan an appropriate level of contact with customers to maintain strong professional relationships
* Understand and lead the location on manufacturer programming and product; maximize programs for all assigned customers
* Work to increase sales, profit, and market-share through strong professional business relationship
* Support operations during peak season and as required
* Work with the location team to sale completion, such as tracking sales, credit, and delivery
* Work with Location Manager and Regional Manager to develop and manage an accurate sales forecast to minimize product inventory levels while maximizing sales for the branch location
* Attend workshops/training sessions to continually upgrade skills and knowledge
* Attend manufacturer, distributor and industry meetings and functions as required
* Maintain excellent working relationships with vendor/supplier representatives
* Participate and contribute to regularly scheduled conference calls and individual coaching sessions.

Agronomy Support
* Assist customers with all types of agronomic advice
* Ensure availability for scouting fields if necessary
* Assist with soil samples when required
* Assist Agronomists in analyzing soil sample results and provide recommendations based on the info
* Work to continually improve agronomic knowledge base
* Ensure communication, debriefing and updating of results,…