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Key Account Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

Overview Key Account Manager - Quebec Regional Accounts Key Account Manager - is accountable for the delivery of sales and profit objectives with Quebec Regional Account. The KAM is responsible for ...

Overview Key Account Manager - Quebec Regional Accounts Key Account Manager - is accountable for the delivery of sales and profit objectives with Quebec Regional Account. The KAM is responsible for ...

Overview KAM Metro Affiliated & Regional Drug Reporting to the KAM METRO QC-National Procurement - Key Account Manager Regional Drug and Metro Affiliated is accountable for the delivery of sales and ...

Overview KAM Metro Affiliated & Regional Drug Reporting to the KAM METRO QC-National Procurement - Key Account Manager Regional Drug and Metro Affiliated is accountable for the delivery of sales and ...

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How much do key account jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for key account in Quebec is $67,412.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do Key Account Managers typically collaborate with other departments to meet client needs?

Key Account Managers work closely with teams such as sales, marketing, customer support, and product development to ensure client requirements are fully understood and met. They often serve as the main point of contact, communicating client feedback and coordinating solutions across departments. Successful collaboration is essential for delivering tailored solutions, resolving issues promptly, and building long-term client relationships. Regular meetings and clear communication help align internal teams with the client's goals.

What is a Key Account?

A Key Account refers to a client or customer that is of strategic importance to a business due to the volume of sales, long-term partnership potential, or influence within the market. Key Account Managers are responsible for maintaining and growing these valuable relationships by understanding client needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Managing key accounts often involves cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and regular communication to deliver exceptional service and drive mutual business success.

What is the difference between Key Account vs Sales Executive?

AspectKey AccountSales Executive
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; experience in account managementOften a bachelor’s degree; sales training or certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentCorporate office, client meetings, account managementField sales, client visits, retail or B2B settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in B2B industries like manufacturing, tech, and wholesaleCommon across retail, tech, and service sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding account management roles, client relationship focusSales targets, client acquisition, and outreach

Key Account professionals focus on managing existing client relationships, ensuring retention and growth within assigned accounts. Sales Executives primarily focus on acquiring new clients and meeting sales targets. While both roles involve client interaction, Key Account roles emphasize long-term relationship management, whereas Sales Executives are more focused on new business development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Key Account Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Key Account Manager, you need expertise in sales strategy, relationship management, negotiation, and a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and sometimes certifications in sales or account management are typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills help build strong client relationships and drive business growth. These skills are crucial for retaining major clients, maximizing revenue, and ensuring long-term company success.
What are the most commonly searched types of Key Account jobs in Quebec? The most popular types of Key Account jobs in Quebec are:
Infographic showing various Key Account job openings in Quebec as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,412 per year, or $32.4 per hour.
Key Accounts Manager, Quebec Retail (United Division)

Key Accounts Manager, Quebec Retail (United Division)

Breakthru Beverage Group

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Breakthru Beverage rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

171st of 351 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

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Time Type:

Full time

Job Family Group:

Sales

Job Description Summary:

Overview
Breakthru Beverage Canada (BBC) is the leading Sales Broker in the Canadian marketplace representing suppliers such as Diageo, Brown-Forman, Pump House and Lucas Bols. At BBC, we put a premium on building a strong team culture and we measure success through the daily practice of our Breakthru values. With this foundation in place, we continue to evolve and grow our business using the most effective sales tools to give our people and brands the best opportunity to win in all channels.
As a Key Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for driving volume and to grow business portfolio in accounts on annual, quarterly, monthly, customer and brand basis through ruthless focus, brilliant execution and strong partnership with key stakeholders- Sales Management, suppliers and customers.
Apercu
Breakthru Beverage Canada (BBC) est a la tete des courtiers en ventes sur le marche canadien et represente des fournisseurs comme Diageo, Brown-Forman Casamigos, Aquilini Brands, EPI et Lucas Bols. A BBC, nous nous efforcons d'instaurer une culture d'equipe forte et nous mesurons notre reussite en incarnant les valeurs de Breakthru au quotidien. Nous nous appuyons sur ces bases pour continuer d'evoluer et de faire croitre notre entreprise et nous utilisons les outils de vente les plus efficaces afin d'offrir a nos clients et a nos marques la meilleure chance de conquerir toutes les filieres.
En tant que gestionnaire des comptes cles, vous serez responsable d'augmenter le volume des ventes et de developper le portefeuille de comptes sur une base annuelle, trimestrielle et mensuelle et sur le plan des clients et des marques, grace a une determination sans faille, a une execution brillante et a un partenariat solide avec les principales parties prenantes, a savoir la direction des ventes, les fournisseurs et les clients.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute annual plans for key accounts and insure the delivery of business goals
  • Manage and evaluate through Trade Development all promotional spending by account priority with regards to performance and implement corrective business building actions
  • Grow total portfolio in all accounts and beat the plan and competition through net sales value, growing share and volume.
  • Develop and implement promotional calendar for assigned accounts
  • Manage budget within plan
  • Collaborate with sales team to optimize ways of working to ensure great execution
  • Proactively provide feedback on program execution and effectiveness
  • Assist Sales Management and Trade Development in the development of account specific presentations
  • Analyze competitive activities and generate insights to create a competitive advantage.
  • Build and sustain strong productive relationships with customer / stakeholders
  • Deliver Key Account business update at quarterly sales meeting and provide input to Business Reviews with suppliers.
  • Partner with sales management to develop and foster excellent supplier relationships
  • Prospect, quantify, and qualify new accounts to determine potential fit with brand portfolio.
  • Provide product and brand marketing knowledge through sales aides and staff training seminars.
  • Attend promotional events as required eg trade shows, Vintage Events
  • Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required

Responsabilites

  • Elaborer et executer des plans annuels pour les comptes cles et veiller a la realisation des objectifs d'affaires
  • Gerer et evaluer, par l'entremise de l'equipe du developpement commercial, toutes les depenses promotionnelles, selon la priorite du compte sur le plan de la performance, et prendre des mesures correctives favorisant les affaires
  • Accroitre le portefeuille total dans tous les comptes et depasser les attentes et la concurrence grace a la valeur nette des ventes, par l'augmentation de la part et du volume de celles-ci
  • Elaborer et mettre en uvre un calendrier promotionnel pour les comptes attribues
  • Gerer le budget selon le plan etabli
  • Collaborer avec l'equipe des ventes pour optimiser les methodes de travail afin d'assurer une excellente execution
  • Fournir de maniere proactive une retroaction sur l'execution et l'efficacite du programme
  • Assister la direction des ventes et l'equipe du developpement commercial dans l'elaboration de presentations propres a chaque compte
  • Analyser les activites de la concurrence et generer des idees pour creer un avantage concurrentiel
  • Etablir et maintenir des relations solides et productives avec les clients et les parties prenantes
  • Presenter une mise a jour des activites liees aux comptes cles lors de la reunion trimestrielle de l'equipe des ventes et fournir des commentaires lors des examens des activites avec les fournisseurs
  • Travailler en partenariat avec la direction des ventes pour developper et entretenir d'excellentes relations avec les fournisseurs
  • Prospecter, quantifier et qualifier les nouveaux comptes pour evaluer leur compatibilite potentielle avec un portefeuille de marques
  • Mettre a contribution ses connaissances sur le marketing des produits et des marques grace a du materiel de promotion et a des seminaires de formation pour le personnel
  • Participer a des evenements promotionnels selon les besoins, par exemple des salons professionnels et des evenements mettant en vedette des millesimes particuliers
  • Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree required
  • 3-4 years' experience in a similar role
  • Excellent computer skills, including use of MS Office
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving skills
  • Excellent leadership capabilities with strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Capable of seeking out new ideas, exhibit initiative and be proactive
  • Strong budget management capability
  • Strong sales and commercial strategy capability with depth in Key Account and Customer Management
  • Managing complex customer relationships
  • Sound knowledge of the sale and marketing of wine
  • Excellent Negotiation and Persuasive Selling Skills
  • Knowledge of Liquor Board Regulations, market trends and competition
  • Relevant cross-functional experience (finance, operations, IT, HR, project management, etc)

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureat requis
  • De 3 a 4ans d'experience dans un poste similaire
  • Excellentes connaissances en informatique, y compris MS Office
  • Excellentes aptitudes en organisation et en communication (a l'ecrit et a l'oral)
  • Bon jugement et aptitudes pour la resolution de problemes
  • Excellentes capacites de leadership et solides competences en matiere de presentation et d'entregent
  • Capacite a bien s'organiser et a gerer de nombreuses taches simultanement
  • Solides competences en matiere de gestion de projet
  • Capacite a faire emerger de nouvelles idees, a faire preuve d'initiative et a etre proactif
  • Fortes aptitudes en gestion budgetaire
  • Solides competences en matiere de vente et de strategie commerciale, avec connaissances approfondies en gestion des principaux comptes et clients
  • Capacite a gerer des relations complexes avec les clients
  • Bonne connaissance de la vente et de la commercialisation des vins
  • Excellentes aptitudes a negocier et a convaincre
  • Connaissance des reglements de la regie des alcools, des tendances du marche et de la concurrence
  • Experience pertinente dans des domaines connexes (finances, operations, TI, RH, gestion de projets, etc.)

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Cette description de poste n'est qu'un resume des fonctions typiques de ce poste, et non une liste exhaustive ou complete de toutes les responsabilites et taches possibles. Les responsabilites et taches de chaque titulaire de poste peuvent varier par rapport a la description ci-dessus.

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