ACCOUNT MANAGER (Wholesale Protein)
Retail & Butcher Shop Division
Full-Time | Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island & Okanagan
About Legends Haul
Legends Haul is one of British Columbia's fastest-growing food manufacturers and distributors, connecting chefs, retailers, butcher shops and consumers with premium proteins sourced locally and around the world
From commodity beef, pork, poultry and lamb to specialty game meats and our growing portfolio of Legends Haul branded retail products, we provide customers with exceptional quality, competitive pricing and industry-leading service.
As we continue expanding our Retail & Butcher Shop Division, we are looking for an experienced Wholesale Protein Account Manager to help grow our presence throughout British Columbia.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Wholesale Protein Account Manager is responsible for driving profitable sales growth within independent butcher shops, specialty food retailers, regional grocery stores and select retail chains throughout British Columbia.
This is a relationship-driven sales role requiring a strong understanding of commodity protein markets, wholesale meat distribution, retail merchandising and category development. The successful candidate will manage an existing portfolio of customers while aggressively pursuing new business opportunities across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Okanagan.
Frequent travel throughout the territory is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed established sales, gross margin and profitability targets.
- Grow market share by developing new business within butcher shops, specialty retailers and regional grocery chains.
- Build trusted relationships with store owners, meat managers, buyers and category managers.
- Develop annual growth plans for key customer accounts.
- Promote and sell our partner branded proteins including: Beef, Pork, Poultry, Lamb, Game meats
- Expand distribution of Legends Haul branded retail products and value-added protein offerings.
- Identify opportunities for product innovation, merchandising and category growth.
- Monitor commodity market conditions and provide customers with timely pricing and market intelligence.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Marketing and Customer Service to ensure exceptional customer execution.
- Prepare quotations, contract pricing and promotional programs.
- Analyze customer sales trends, margins and product mix to identify growth opportunities.
- Attend industry trade shows, customer events and product demonstrations.
- Maintain accurate CRM activity, forecasting and territory reporting.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience selling wholesale meat or protein products.
- Experience working with Independent butcher shops, retail grocery stores, specialty food retailers, or meat departments
- Strong technical knowledge of meat proteins, primal and sub-primal cuts, specifications and commodity markets.
- Proven history of developing new business while growing existing customer relationships.
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout British Columbia.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
Preferred
- Post-secondary education in Business, Sales or Marketing.
- Existing relationships within the BC retail meat industry.
- Experience selling consumer packaged goods (CPG) into retail.
- Knowledge of merchandising, promotions and retail category management.
Core Competencies
The successful candidate demonstrates excellence in:
- Customer Relationship Management
- Wholesale Protein Knowledge
- Retail Category Development
- Business Development
- Negotiation & Closing
- Commodity Market Awareness
- Strategic Account Management
- Territory Planning
- Communication & Presentation
- Financial & Margin Management
- Problem Solving
- Self-Motivation & Accountability
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 12 months you will:
- Grow sales within existing retail and butcher shop customers.
- Secure new independent retail accounts across British Columbia.
- Increase distribution of Legends Haul branded retail products.
- Become a trusted protein advisor to customers through product expertise and market knowledge.
- Consistently achieve sales, margin and customer retention objectives.
Why Join Legends Haul?
At Legends Haul, we're building a different kind of protein company—one that connects manufacturers, chefs, retailers and consumers through quality, innovation and exceptional service.
You'll represent one of British Columbia's broadest protein portfolios while working alongside a passionate team committed to redefining how premium proteins reach the marketplace.
If you're passionate about meat, enjoy building long-term customer relationships and thrive on growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $75,000.00-$125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
