Retail Account Manager - Richmond Hill, ON

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 Retail Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong business relationships with all Health & Wellness accounts in their specified territory as well as representing our Clients in a professional and courteous manner is vital to the success of this position . Duties and Responsibilities : To provide strong representation of all clients’ products sold To meet sales projections and targets Build rapport at store and head office level To liase with specific Clients and major head office retail accounts. To make store visits to new and existing retailers To provide store-level support on new product launches and initiatives. To manage retail distributors and pre-sell feature activity and track featured activity Manage shelf space and location of products. To participate at various distributor and food related trade shows   The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :   Thorough knowledge of Retail distribution / supplier network Experience with Health & Wellness Accounts as well as Minor Key Accounts Superior understanding of marketing and product merchandising concepts 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 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. Powered by JazzHR