Non-Commercial/On-Site Specialist (Food Broker)

The Affinity Group is one of the fastest-growing food sales and marketing agencies in North America and Canada. Our focus is to increase market demand and drive market penetration for our clients within the food service and retail fresh food verticals. Our agency provides a consultative selling approach for the customers that we represent.

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Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of

1 years of foodservice sales experience , preferably at the national level. Culinary experience is a plus, but outside sales account management is a must-have for this opportunity. This position will report to the market EVPand must have prior experience within any of the following : outside sales (preferred), account management, relationship management, direct / indirect sales, business development, or business-to-business.

This individual will also be responsible for developing and executing a customized business selling strategy for assigned multi-unit chain restaurant accounts. The right candidate is very collaborative but can also operate independently and prioritize their day, with minimal oversight. A savvy, consultative selling approach that enables trust with our clients is critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Establish relationships and show a strong consultative selling approach to key stakeholders and decision-makers of On-Site Foodservice sectors including Healthcare, Business and Industry, and College and Universities.

Prospect and hunt for new business within a defined territory of Kansas and surrounding areas.

accounts with support from Marketing and a Business Intelligence resource.

Influence key decision-makers without authority and develop trust with On-Site Foodservice sectors including Healthcare, Business and Industry, and College and Universities

Maintain strong understanding of key differentiators and the competitive landscape.

Develop creative solutions for restaurant chef / culinarians and on-site restaurant operators.

Work closely with local market leadership and cross-functional sales support teams to execute an ambitious market penetration strategy.

Update every action within our CRM to help us understand what is and isn't working.

Manage pipeline and sales activity with an ability to accurately forecast.

Ability to prepare or learn how to properly cook food products and design menu combinations in support of the selling cycle.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year foodservice experience required

More than 1 year supporting National Accounts

Extensive On-Site Foodservice (Non-Commercial) account experience.

Sales / Business Development : Experience calling on key accounts, market prospecting, and sales pipeline management.

Discipline : Ability to develop, execute, and follow a sales plan.

Influence Without Authority : Communicator that can influence changes in others.

Relationships : Positive professional with a proactive attitude that connects.

Teamwork : Ability to partner with diverse teams and the teachability to learn from others

Driver's License : Position requires daily travel by personal vehicle. A current / active license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record is required.

Physical Requirements

The typical work week : Monday through Friday

During the food trade show season, the position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, with the ability to safely lift case goods (up to 50 lbs.).

Travel is light travel, infrequent

Salary / Benefits

Health & Wellness : Medical and dental insurance plans

Supplemental insurance, and short / long term benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

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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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