Sales Manager, ON

The Affinity Group; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Affinity Group is seeking a Sales Manager with at least 5 years of foodservice experience. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated sales team, enhance relationships with distributors, and achieve sales projections. This position offers opportunities for career development in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Foodservice experience required.
• Experience with Major Distributors and Contract Feeders is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the sales team.
• Assist sales reps in reaching sales targets.
• Maximize sales potentials with all products.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Communication skills in French and English

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Job description

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 Sales Manager is to provide leadership, mentoring and career development to the sales team. This position is also deeply knowledgeable with Foodservice Distributors. Contract Feeders and Regional Accounts and builds and maintains close relationships with decision makers.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and career development coaching to Sales Team
• To assist our sales reps to reach sales and budget projections
• 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

• To participate in various product demonstrations and in-house promotions

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

• Must have Minimum of 5 years +, Foodservice experience
• Must have experience working with Major Distributors, Contract Feeders and Regional Accounts
• Have a proven track record of foodservice sales, excellent understanding of marketing and operator programs
• Have excellent communication skills both in French and English written and oral
• Have excellent negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Have excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Have excellent presentation skills - in both the boardroom and kitchen
• Be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Must have a valid drivers license

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.