Sales Chef

Position: Sales Chef Department/Agency: Affinity Group Canada Region: Alberta Territory: Calgary Reports To: Sales Manager - Alberta Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2022 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 Chef is responsible for planning and executing a customized sales strategy for their assigned operator accounts to achieve assigned sales targets. This person will be deeply knowledgeable about our Clients products and will build and maintains close relationships with decision makers and Chefs at all assigned operators. Duties and Responsibilities: * To provide culinary expertise to specific national and regional accounts, Clients, and staff. * To develop menu presentations and solutions for all aspects of products marketed. * To provide back-of-the-house operational and safety training as well as product training to staff. * To provide strong knowledge and representation of all Client’s products. * To maximize sales potential with our Clients products at every account presentation. * Recipe creations, and menu ideation sessions virtually or live in our Culinary Center for assigned accounts. * To develop and/or maintain strong business relationships with key accounts. * Co-ordination and set-up at industry and distributor food shows. * Support Affinity Group sales team with all things culinary including in field ride-withs, recipe creation, menu analysis, product training and tradeshow assistance. The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Have excellent organizational skills. * Have a thorough knowledge of Foodservice distribution/supplier network. * Have a thorough knowledge of assorted products and their menu applications. * Have a superior understanding of marketing and product merchandising concepts. * Have excellent selling techniques and knowledge of foodservice operations. * Have excellent oral and written communication skills. * Have experience with CRM software. * Have excellent negotiating, analytical and managerial skills. * Have a valid Driver’s license with an excellent driving record. 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.