Protein Specialist - ON

Affinity Group•Richmond Hill, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Affinity Group Canada is a leading foodservice brokerage representing premier food manufacturers across the country. Locally owned and operated, we are known for our strong relationships, category expertise, and outstanding execution. Our success is driven by our people and our commitment to delivering value to our clients, customers, and partners. The Protein Specialist is responsible for supporting client protein portfolios through category expertise, execution support, and cross functional collaboration. The role ensures accurate execution of protein programs across distributor and operator channels while supporting client objectives and resolving execution issues.

Requirements

Experience in foodservice, brokerage, distribution, manufacturing, or client facing support roles
Working knowledge of protein categories, including specifications, formats, applications, and menu usage
Ability to support market execution through operator visits, product cuttings, demonstrations, and training
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical product information into practical, operator friendly guidance
Highly organized with strong follow through and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, service oriented mindset with a high standard of professionalism
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel regionally

Nice To Haves

Post secondary education preferred, ideally in food, hospitality, culinary, business, or a related field
CRM experience an asset

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary protein category resource for clients and internal teams
Provide product expertise, menu guidance, and application support
Respond to inquiries related to specifications, sourcing, availability, substitutions, and usage
Support onboarding and rollout of new protein items and programs
Ensure consistent execution of protein programs at distributor and operator levels
Conduct operator visits, product cuttings, demonstrations, and training sessions
Identify execution gaps and collaborate with Sales and Client Services leadership to resolve issues
Support resolution of product issues, complaints, and service challenges
Support distributor partners with client driven protein initiatives
Participate in distributor sales meetings, foodshows, and client facing events
Assist with training distributor sales teams on protein products and applications