J.D. Irving

Regional Chain Account Manager

J.D. Irving$69K — $119K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
  • 5 years of key account management experience in food service
  • Proven success in acquiring and managing strategic accounts
  • Strong skills in negotiation, communication, and presentation
  • Ability to analyze data for strategic decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with regional chains and distributors
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer relationships
  • Develop and execute strategic growth plans for the food service category
  • Regularly meet with customers to review performance and identify opportunities
  • Analyze customer data to inform recommendations
  • Manage financial performance and key metrics for assigned accounts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve business challenges and identify opportunities

Benefits

  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • Opportunity to work for a family-run company
  • Access to professional growth and development opportunities
  • Being part of a values-driven organization
  • Engagement in sustainable farming practices
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role will be responsible for managing strategic regional chain accounts in Ontario and driving growth in our food service category. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across functions to deliver sustainable business results aligned with our corporate values and strategic objectives.

Location of Work: This is a home-based position based in the greater Toronto area

Application Deadline: September 9th, 2026

Salary Range: $69,500 - $119,500

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain long term regional chains, key accounts and distributor relationships, while working within an established budget and maintaining the highest level of customer service.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the customer relationship, ensuring alignment and bringing in resources as needed to support business objectives
  • Develop and execute strategic growth plans for the category, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes for Cavendish Farms and our customers
  • Meet regularly with customers to review business performance, identify opportunities, and negotiate distribution, pricing, and promotional programs within approved parameters
  • Analyze customer and category data to identify trends and opportunities; collaborate with Marketing and Category Management to develop fact-based recommendations.
  • Manage financial performance for assigned accounts, including trade investment, profitability, and key financial metrics
  • Work cross functionally to solve challenges, improve business, and identify new opportunities
  • Own forecasting and demand planning for assigned accounts
  • Participate in joint business planning processes with key accounts


Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
  • 5 years of key account management experience within food service
  • Proven success in acquiring and managing strategic accounts
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions #LI-LP1


About the Team

Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

About J.D. Irving

J.D. Irving is a diversified conglomerate with operations in forestry, paper products, agriculture, transportation, and retail. The company is one of the largest employers in Eastern Canada, with over 16,000 employees. J.D. Irving is committed to sustainable development and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also involved in a range of community and charitable activities. J.D. Irving is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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