Sr. Key Account Manager - Walmart

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We're on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you'll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that's what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let's tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Purpose of Position

The Senior Key Account Manager is responsible for calling on, building business, and developing relationships with a designated group of Tier 1 Strategic accounts. This role is Customer facing and will drive the customer agenda and provide strategic and operational day-to-day leadership of the assigned customer. It will deliver results by influencing cross functionally and building effective customer relationships

Driving Strategic Sales Growth for Riverside Natural Foods:

• Uphold Riverside's Core Values, mission, and vision.

• Build strong, collaborative customer relationships and joint business plans.

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve revenue goals.

• Monitor trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and adapt strategies.

• Lead customer presentations and develop tailored programs to drive distribution, merchandising, pricing, and shelving.

• Launch innovations effectively and support customer marketing activations.

• Manage forecasting, budgets, trade compliance, and reporting with accuracy.

• Provide regular business updates and conduct account reviews.

• Represent Riverside at trade shows and industry events.

• Foster a positive, supportive team culture.

• Travel up to 25%.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on creativity and collaboration.

• Effective presentation, negotiation, and active listening skills.

• Strong teamwork orientation and commitment to shared success.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with sales-related software and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-pilot).

• Clear, adaptable, and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to build and maintain strong, productive partnerships.

• Confidence in making decisions based on data, analysis, and sound judgment.

• Comfort with business analytics and financial decision-making.

• Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow.

• Negotiation

• Relationship-building and partnership development

• Trade marketing and financial acumen

• Business analytics

• Customer-specific solution development

• Strategic account management

• Communication and influence

• Post-secondary education in Business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 5+ years of progressive sales experience (experience in natural or health food industry is an asset).

• French language skills (intermediate or fluent) are an asset.

What we expect:

• Values-led: You'll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life's too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don't enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We're still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we'll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we're okay with that, as long as we're staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We're a flat organization with few silos which means you'll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don't be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn't – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We'll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can't always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we're all in this together and we value you.

What We Offer:

• Values-led: We don't cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren't obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
• Humility: We're a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don't brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. There isn't one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There's more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or 401k matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply:

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.