Account Manager, Corporate Food Partnerships
Our Vision: A Canada where no one goes hungry. Join us in making a difference We are a national organization that supports a unique network of over 4,750 food-related organizations.
About Food Banks Canada
At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 4,750 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.
Our mission is expanding, and with it, we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating.
About the Role
The Account Manager, Corporate Food Partnerships works collaboratively to manage a portfolio of corporate food and supply chain partners, operationalizing food acquisition, distribution and in-kind initiatives in order to increase the amount of high-quality nutritious food for the food bank network in Canada. This role develops and leads initiatives designed to procure a steady stream of food donations via supply chain verticals. This role also attends food and supply chain industry events, building relationships, and elevating the profile and presence of Food Banks Canada.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage a portfolio of corporate food and supply chain partners, operationalizing the food acquisition, distribution, and in-kind partnership components, in order to increase the amount of high-quality nutritious food for the food bank network in Canada, while supporting the mission and mandate of Food Banks Canada
- Build corporate donor loyalty through exceptionally high levels of service and support, expertise, and creative problem solving to ensure programs and activities are executed in an effective and professional manner
- Responsible for prospecting, soliciting, developing, and executing strategies and initiatives needed to procure a continual stream of food donations via supply chain verticals such as transportation, warehousing, 3PL, etc.
- Respond to prospective corporate opportunities and network inquiries in a timely and efficient manner
- Responsible for account planning, project management, budgeting and volume forecasting
- Monitor and track all contractual obligations to ensure program compliance and stewardship
What You Will Need
- Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years’ CPG/FMCP account management experience or equivalent donor management experience
- Working knowledge of Canadian food supply chain verticals, including transportation, warehousing, 3PL, etc.
- Entrepreneurial, results oriented, self-motivated by success and demonstrates ability to meet and exceed goals with minimal direction
- Collaborative team player, with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Strong desire to provide excellent customer service with consistent follow-through and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively network and build relationships quickly
- Ready, willing, and able to cold call prospective new donors
Working Conditions
- Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work. This position is remote and must be located within 100km of the Greater Toronto Area
- Occasional travel within Canada may be required
Application Information:
If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your resume and cover letter. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.
This posting will remain open until filled.
We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!
Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to alleta@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.
We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Company
- Food Banks Canada
- Locations
- Ontario, Toronto
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Yearly salary
- CAD66,065 - CAD88,125
- Employment type
- Full-time
Account Manager, Corporate Food Partnerships
Our Vision: A Canada where no one goes hungry. Join us in making a difference We are a national organization that supports a unique network of over 4,750 food-related organizations.
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