Posted 2 months ago
Client Manager - Foodservice Beverage
@ Affinity Group
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Overview
Affinity Group Canada is hiring a Client Manager, Beverage to act as the primary liaison between beverage manufacturer clients, distributors, sales teams and internal stakeholders across the foodservice channel. The role manages client relationships, coordinates beverage programs and promotions, and identifies growth opportunities. Beverage industry experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Manage beverage client relationships and programs
- Coordinate with distributor beverage specialists and sales teams
- Conduct beverage product presentations and training
- Support promotions, product launches and category expansion
- Support internal reporting and documentation
Requirements summary:
- Experience in beverage manufacturing, distribution or foodservice sales
- Understanding of the Canadian foodservice beverage channel
- Experience with distributors, chain operators and foodservice customers
- Knowledge of beverage categories
- Strong presentation and product-training skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Affinity Group
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Full company description
From culinary support, to store-level merchandising, to sales planning and strategy, Affinity Group's experienced retail and foodservice teams can help you build Your Bridge to Success. Learn how our talented team of sales pros can help your brand today! Operating in a collaborative environment, Affinity Group shares our strengths, expertise, and resources to benefit our clients, customers, and our organization. We are focused on the foodservice and retail fresh food channels, helping our customers and clients succeed with highly engaged leaders and tenured top sales and culinary talent in North America.
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- 876
- Reported office locations
- Charlotte, NC 28269, US
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- Business categories
- Sales
- Marketing
- Professional Services
- Other recorded names
- Affinity Group
- Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency
- Specialties
- Food & Beverage
- Strategic Sales
- Planning & Execution
- Marketing & Customer Insight
- Competency Based Sales Training
- and Culinary Support
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- 0
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From culinary support, to store-level merchandising, to sales planning and strategy, Affinity Group's experienced retail and foodservice teams can help you build Your Bridge to Success. Learn how our talented team of sales pros can help your brand today! Operating in a collaborative environment, Affinity Group shares our strengths, expertise, and resources to benefit our clients, customers, and our organization. We…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food & Beverages |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, NC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Specialties | Food & BeverageStrategic SalesPlanning & ExecutionMarketing & Customer InsightCompetency Based Sales Trainingand Culinary Support |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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About the Role
We are seeking a Client Manager, Beverage to act as the primary liaison between assigned beverage manufacturer clients, distributor partners, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
This role is responsible for translating client objectives into successful marketplace execution across the foodservice channel. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, coordinate beverage programs and promotions, support distributor initiatives, identify growth opportunities, and ensure alignment between client expectations and field execution.
This position is ideal for an individual with experience in foodservice beverage sales, manufacturing, distribution, brokerage, category management, or account management who enjoys building relationships and driving results in a dynamic marketplace. Beverage industry experience is strongly preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
Beverage Category Management
- Maintain a strong understanding of beverage trends, products, and market opportunities
- Support beverage menu and program development initiatives
- Work closely with distributor and operator partners to identify beverage growth opportunities
- Assist clients with promotional planning, product launches, and category expansion strategies
- Monitor beverage category performance and marketplace activity
Distributor & Operator Engagement
- Collaborate with distributor beverage specialists and sales teams
- Conduct beverage product presentations and training sessions
- Participate in beverage-focused foodshows, customer meetings, and industry events
- Support beverage menu presentations, product evaluations, sampling initiatives, and customer activations
REPORTING & INTERNAL COORDINATION
- Support internal reporting, tracking, and documentation requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate information flow between clients and internal teams
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience within beverage manufacturing, beverage distribution, foodservice beverage sales, brokerage, or category management
- Understanding of the Canadian foodservice beverage channel
- Experience working with distributors, chain operators, and foodservice customers
- Knowledge of beverage categories including soft drinks, water, coffee, tea, juice, energy beverages, specialty beverages, or functional beverages
- Experience supporting product launches, promotions, pricing programs, and customer activations
- Strong presentation and product-training skills
AI DISCLOSURE
Affinity Group Canada discloses that AI enabled tools may be used to support certain stages of recruitment (e.g., screening applications based on job related criteria), with human review and oversight.
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION (AODA)
Affinity Group Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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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