Foodservice Account Manager - Halifax, NS

Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food brokerage seeks a Foodservice Account Manager in Halifax. The role involves building relationships with operators and decision makers, maximizing sales, and executing customized strategies. The ideal candidate has extensive foodservice experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Bonus potential

Car allowance

Group benefit package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Foodservice experience.
• Proven track record of foodservice sales.
• Excellent understanding of marketing and operator programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute customized sales strategy for assigned accounts.
• Maximize sales potentials with all products.
• Participate at industry trade shows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Analytical

Organizational

Customer-Service

Presentation

Job description

Foodservice Account Manager - Halifax, NS

Foodservice Account Manager - Halifax, NS

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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 Account Manager is responsible for planning and executing a customized sales strategy for their assigned operator accounts. This position is deeply knowledgeable with accounts and builds and maintains close relationships with decision makers and the Chefs at all assigned operators. Main goal is to secure new product placement at assigned accounts.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide Strong representation of all products sold
• Maximize sales potentials with all products at every account
• Achieve sales projections and targets
• Participate at industry trade shows
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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

• Minimum of 5 years + Foodservice experience
• Must have experience working with Major Distributors, Contract Feeders and Regional and Chain Accounts
• Have a proven track record of foodservice sales, excellent understanding of marketing and operator programs
• Have excellent communication skills both written and oral with a strong command of the English language
• Have excellent negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Have excellent computer skills at an intermediate level
• Have excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Have excellent customer-service skills and able to multi-task
• Have excellent presentation skills - in both the boardroom and kitchen
• Be a self-starter and able to work independently
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work may be performed in an office, warehouse or restaurant environment.
• Stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb.
• May have possible exposure to dust and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate demands of position (some weekends included)
• May require travel up to 80% of the time within territory and overnights may be required
  
  

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

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food & Beverages

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Account Manager” roles.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 6 days ago

SENIOR COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – Across Atlantic Provinces - Future opportunities

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 2 weeks ago

SENIOR COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – Across Atlantic Provinces - Future opportunities

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 6 days ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 6 days ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 1 week ago

Lead Account Manager, Equipment Finance, Atlantic Canada

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 1 month ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 6 days ago

Territory Sales Representative- Implants

Sales Development Representative 2 - Halifax Downtown

Account Manager, Business Development_fr

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 6 days ago

Staff Product Manager, Consumer Account Management

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 58 minutes ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada 4 weeks ago

Product Manager / Business Analyst (Program Admin Officer 4)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 11 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.