Account Manager - Kelowna / Kamloops
Manitoulin Group of Companies Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at Manitoulin Group of Companies. Kelowna · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find and win new customers across Kelowna and nearby smaller communities
- Introduce additional services to current customers while expanding their business
- Coordinate with internal departments so customers receive the promised service
- Plan customer calls, update CRM activities, and submit required reports on time
- Attend sales meetings, industry events, trade shows, and training while traveling regionally
What you bring
- A college or university degree or diploma plus at least two years of related sales experience
- A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle in good condition
- Working ability with Excel, Word, Gmail, a laptop, and a contact management system
- Strong listening, persuasion, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, organization, and time-management skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit a competitive, self-directed salesperson who can prospect from scratch, make cold calls, ask for business, and handle rejection. The role is based onsite in Kelowna or Kamloops, covers Kelowna and nearby towns, and involves roughly a quarter to just under a third of your time traveling, sometimes overnight. You’ll need flexibility for changing customer needs, urgent requests, and deadlines.
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 Kelowna or Kamloops 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 Kelowna and some smaller towns in the general region.
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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