Account Manager
$60,000–$80,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Manage client-owned inventory and optimize stock levels by creating forecasts, updating product statuses, and communicating with customers. Liaise between specific clients and internal Apollo staff to address inquiries regarding pre-development, shipments, and sample requests. Problem-solve client issues, cover portfolios during absences, and maximize sales of current SKUs while ensuring in-stock levels. Log data in the ERP system, review production statuses, and mitigate risks from short shipments. Report escalated concerns to the VP of Sales and attend weekly department meetings. Travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of experience in account management
- Post-secondary education (college diploma or university degree) in a related field
- Extensive experience in client management within the beauty and CPG industries
- Analytical mindset with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with ERP systems such as Syspro
- Experience with platforms like Qualio
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple moving parts such as sample requests, production timelines, inventory forecasting, and cross-functional communications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong ability to manage timelines, reporting, client portals, and regular follow-ups
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Proactive, solution-focused attitude
- Exceptional relationship management skills
- Client-first mindset
- Ability to engage at multiple stakeholder levels
- Solid financial acumen
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, sales forecasting, and analyzing performance metrics
- Experience working in global markets
- Ability to collaborate with international partners or clients
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and beauty industries
- Travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally working with national retailers
- Spanish language proficiency
- Previous experience working in contract manufacturing
- Navigating supply chain processes
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