Associate Regional Client Manager - Remote

Overview

The Affinity Group Associate Regional Client Manager is an entry-level position within the Client Management team. The Associate Regional Client Manager is responsible for regional execution of sales and marketing strategies for assigned clients and is the primary contact for the regional sales manager with the corresponding clients. While gaining knowledge of the assigned client plans and objectives, this position facilitates activities of the collective group of local market leaders who in turn manage market specific sales objectives and local market execution via effective trimester planning and specific follow-through.

In Short

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients, fostering strong business relationships.
• Partner with regional market leaders to execute client-specific sales plans.
• Communicate sales strategies and objectives to regional sales teams.
• Collaborate with the Sales Enablement team to ensure accurate CRM data.
• Oversee client participation in Trimester Playbook initiatives.
• Facilitate connectivity between client regional managers and internal market leads.
• Analyze monthly sales reports and identify trends.
• Represent clients at distributor trade shows and food-related events.
• Monitor and communicate sales data and market insights.
• Support AI-driven sales initiatives and track execution of AI-generated opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with foodservice distributors.
• Minimum of 1 year of foodservice sales experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sales plans.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent business planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented with strong motivational skills.
• Strategic thinker with solid analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, trimester planning, Power BI, and Excel.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hybrid schedule: 70% remote, 30% travel.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive pay + bonus potential.