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 Distributor Manager is responsible in providing excellent customer service to our distributor community and Clients. This individual is highly detail-oriented and results-oriented.Duties & Responsibilities:
- To provide product and service support to all foodservice distributors.
- To participate at various distributor and food related trade shows.
- 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 principals and distributors.
- To review monthly distributors' sales reports with Affinity Group management and distributors' category managers/buyer(s).
- To prepare and submit to Manager a monthly planner outlining their territory coverage for the upcoming months (ensuring a balanced coverage).
- To maintain and strive to reach sales and budget projections since sales performance reviews and bonuses will be based on these targets.
- To present and prepare all distributor trade spending and book distributor promos with respective distributors. This is to include flyers, trade shows rebates and O&A programs.
The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have own car and possess a valid Ontario Driver's license.
- Must have thorough understanding of distribution/supplier network.
- Must have thorough knowledge of products being sold.
- Good mathematical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must understand marketing and product merchandising concepts.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must possess strong analytical and negotiating skills.
- Able to work independently
We offer a competitive wage + bonus, plus car allowance and group benefits.
Only successful candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted.
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.
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