Account Manager - Edmonton
Manitoulin Group of Companies Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at Manitoulin Group of Companies. Acheson · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Win new customers while expanding service opportunities within existing accounts
- Coordinate with internal departments so customers receive the service commitments made to them
- Attend sales meetings, industry events, trade shows and training programs
- Plan territory calls, maintain CRM activity records and submit required reports on time
- Cover Edmonton and Northern Alberta communities, with travel that can include overnight stays
What you bring
- A college or university degree or diploma, plus at least two years of related sales experience
- A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle in good condition
- Working ability with Excel, Word, Gmail and other computer-based tools
- Strong listening, persuasion, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills
- Organization, time management and flexibility when customer needs or deadlines change
Who this fits
You’ll suit a self-directed salesperson who creates opportunities, makes cold calls, builds relationships and closes business. The role is based onsite in Acheson and covers Edmonton plus smaller Northern Alberta communities. Travel takes roughly a quarter to just under a third of the job and may involve overnight stays.
From the employer
Are you driven by the thrill of winning new business?
Do you thrive on opening doors, building relationships from scratch, and outperforming your targets? If
you're energized by competition, enjoy taking control of your own success, and want to be rewarded for
delivering results, we want to talk to you.
Manitoulin Group of Companies is one of Canada's largest national transportation companies, providing
LTL/FTL, dedicated, and logistics solutions throughout North America. We currently have an exceptional
opportunity for anyone looking to establish a career in sales.
Based out of our Edmonton (Acheson) location, you will be responsible for securing new customers,
introducing new services to existing customers and managing a current account base. Territory coverage
will include Edmonton and some smaller towns in the general Northern Alberta area.
The ideal candidates are results-oriented, curious, self-motivated, strong communicators with excellent
negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills. They are a college or university graduate and, while
not necessary, having experience or knowledge of the Transportation industry would be an advantage.
Primary Responsibilities:
This is a growth-focused sales role. Your primary responsibility is to identify, pursue, and win new
customers while strategically growing existing business opportunities.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Communicating effectively with all departments to ensure our customers are receiving the service we have committed to
- Attending sales meetings, industry functions, trade shows and training programs
- Travel expectations of 25-30% which may include overnight stays with all expenses reimbursed.
- Ensuring all reports are completed and submitted in a timely fashion
- Daily use of the laptop and contact management system, including time management, planning and scheduling of calls, updating calls and activities in CRM.
- You love to compete.
- You don't wait for opportunities—you create them.
- You're resilient, persistent, and hear "no" as simply the next step toward "yes"
- You’re naturally curious and want to explore your creative capabilities.
- You enjoy building relationships but are equally comfortable making cold calls, asking for the business and closing deals.
- You likely have:
- University/College Degree or Diploma
- A Minimum 2 years related sales experience
- Valid drivers license and good condition/reliable vehicle
- Must be computer literate (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc.)
- Good communication skills with proficiency at listening, selling (persuasion), problem solving and negotiation
- Must be flexible as the job requires being able to deal effectively with changing circumstances, customer demands, last minute requests and deadlines
- Must be well-organized and able to manage time efficiently and effectively
As an Account Manager, your will enjoy many benefits, including;
- Profit Sharing
- Competitive Salary (wage based on experience and qualifications)
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
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