Account Manager – Business

Desjardins

. Help set sales objectives and develop action plans based on the business plan .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with the ability to develop custom solutions and maintain client relationships. Proficient in driving business development objectives while effectively communicating and understanding client needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Objectives DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsFluency in French

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's DegreeBusiness AnalysisCustom Solutions DevelopmentSales StrategyAccount Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble Learning

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsBusiness Community EngagementProduct PromotionService Terms NegotiationDistribution Channels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help set sales objectives and develop action plans based on the business plan
Create the right conditions to meet targets
Solicit, develop and maintain personal business relationships with clients to promote products and services
Identify and analyze member/client needs
Develop custom solutions and prepare integrated service offers balancing satisfaction, profitability and risk
Negotiate product and service terms in accordance with standards and procedures
Monitor the industry to identify business development opportunities
Take an active role in public relations activities and maintain a presence in the business community
Advise and assist members and clients
Represent Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with clients
Help sell business products and services through multiple distribution channels
Drive sales and business development objectives
Manage accounts with moderate development potential and clients with specific needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of one year of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to understand clients’ expressed needs
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Drive results
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Full-time telework