Top Benefits
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Brand Ambassador with a strong culinary background to join our team. This client-facing role will serve as a trusted seafood expert, working closely with foodservice customers to educate, demonstrate, and inspire the use of our seafood products in restaurant menus and kitchen operations. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining culinary expertise with sales support and customer interaction.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert on seafood products, including species characteristics, quality standards, sourcing, and usage in commercial kitchens.
- Partner with the sales team to support customer engagements, including meetings, demos, and product presentations.
- Conduct product tastings, back-of-house training, and usage demonstrations with chefs, kitchen staff, and purchasing teams.
- Collaborate with culinary teams to develop or suggest menu applications featuring our seafood offerings.
- Provide feedback on customer preferences, product performance, and opportunities for innovation or new offerings.
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer visits to promote and represent the company’s seafood portfolio.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, seafood sustainability, and best culinary practices.
- Willingness to travel across both the US (Mid-west region) and Canada as needed.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional kitchen experience considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a culinary, chef, or foodservice product support role.
- Strong understanding of freshwater fish and/or seafood species, handling practices, preparation techniques, and foodservice applications.
- Personable, confident communicator with the ability to engage and educate chefs, buyers, and restaurant owners.
- Ability to travel regionally and internationally across US (Mid-west region) and Canada to support customer visits and events.
- A passion for food, especially seafood, and a genuine interest in helping customers succeed.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience working with a food distributor, supplier, or seafood company.
- Knowledge of sustainability certifications and seafood traceability.
- Bilingual skills are a plus (e.g., French, Spanish).
Work Environment & Travel Requirements
This is a remote-based position with frequent travel required across Canada and the United States (Mid-west region) to attend customer visits, industry trade shows, and events. The role will also require regular on-site presence at our corporate office in Wheatley, ON. Occasional weekend travel and event participation may be necessary based on business needs. When working remotely, the Brand Ambassador is encouraged to join the virtual sales room to stay connected with the team, contribute to discussions, and collaborate on strategic initiatives.
Job Type: Full-time
Email your resume to: hr@prestevefoods.com
Questions? Give us a call: 519-825-4677 (Presteve, Wheatley)
519-733-9100 (LaNassa, Kingsville)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Brand Ambassador with a strong culinary background to join our team. This client-facing role will serve as a trusted seafood expert, working closely with foodservice customers to educate, demonstrate, and inspire the use of our seafood products in restaurant menus and kitchen operations. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining culinary expertise with sales support and customer interaction.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert on seafood products, including species characteristics, quality standards, sourcing, and usage in commercial kitchens.
- Partner with the sales team to support customer engagements, including meetings, demos, and product presentations.
- Conduct product tastings, back-of-house training, and usage demonstrations with chefs, kitchen staff, and purchasing teams.
- Collaborate with culinary teams to develop or suggest menu applications featuring our seafood offerings.
- Provide feedback on customer preferences, product performance, and opportunities for innovation or new offerings.
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer visits to promote and represent the company’s seafood portfolio.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, seafood sustainability, and best culinary practices.
- Willingness to travel across both the US (Mid-west region) and Canada as needed.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional kitchen experience considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a culinary, chef, or foodservice product support role.
- Strong understanding of freshwater fish and/or seafood species, handling practices, preparation techniques, and foodservice applications.
- Personable, confident communicator with the ability to engage and educate chefs, buyers, and restaurant owners.
- Ability to travel regionally and internationally across US (Mid-west region) and Canada to support customer visits and events.
- A passion for food, especially seafood, and a genuine interest in helping customers succeed.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience working with a food distributor, supplier, or seafood company.
- Knowledge of sustainability certifications and seafood traceability.
- Bilingual skills are a plus (e.g., French, Spanish).
Work Environment & Travel Requirements
This is a remote-based position with frequent travel required across Canada and the United States (Mid-west region) to attend customer visits, industry trade shows, and events. The role will also require regular on-site presence at our corporate office in Wheatley, ON. Occasional weekend travel and event participation may be necessary based on business needs. When working remotely, the Brand Ambassador is encouraged to join the virtual sales room to stay connected with the team, contribute to discussions, and collaborate on strategic initiatives.
Job Type: Full-time
Email your resume to: hr@prestevefoods.com
Questions? Give us a call: 519-825-4677 (Presteve, Wheatley)
519-733-9100 (LaNassa, Kingsville)