Affinity Group Canada is a well established successful and growing company that prides itself on being one of the premier food brokers in Canada. Since 1989, our success has been driven by the number of industry leading food manufacturers that we represent. We pride ourselves on having a dedicated sales team, strong customer service orientation, extensive product knowledge and a professional, challenging and rewarding work environment.

SUMMARY: The Affinity Group Client Manager is responsible for working with clients to develop sales and marketing strategies and working closely with our sales representatives to provide knowledge. This position is deeply knowledgeable with accounts and builds and maintains close relationships with clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Clients to develop sound sales and marketing strategies for their respective markets.
• Communicate sales strategies to the respective sales reps
• Train and provide product knowledge to our sales reps
• To determine selling and contract pricing for clients
• To participate in various product demonstrations and in-house promotions both at the distributor and end-user levels.
• To build an excellent rapport and mutual business relationship with Clients
• To analyze and review monthly Client sales reports with management and determine the necessary course of action
• To participate and provide input for various distributor and food related trade shows
• To assist our sales reps to reach sales and budget projections

The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• College or University preferred
• Experience working with Foodservice Distributors
• Ability to execute and follow through a sales plan.
• A positive, professional, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adept at building trust and credibility
• Planning and organizational skills
• Works well with teams and has strong motivational skills
• Strong problem solving and strategic planning skills
• Using the CRM System daily
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a car

We offer a competitive wage, bonus potential, car allowance and group benefit package. Interested candidates should email resumes. Only successful candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.