Topping & Icing Specialist (Food Broker)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States
About the Role
Affinity Group Retail is seeking a Topping & Icing Specialist to support one of the industry's leading bakery brands throughout the Carolinas. This unique role combines hands-on bakery expertise, customer training, merchandising support, and sales partnership to help retail bakery teams elevate their cake and dessert programs.
As a bakery subject matter expert, you will serve as a vital link between product innovation and retail execution. Your mission is to help retail bakery teams maximize product quality, sales, and profitability by sharing your passion for cake decorating and bakery innovation. Whether you are demonstrating creative uses of icings, developing customized dessert solutions, or partnering with sales teams on product launches, you will be directly influencing the success of bakery operations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southern US.
If you enjoy working directly with customers and have a background in bakery operations, training, or foodservice sales, this is an exciting opportunity to turn your expertise into a rewarding career.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States
Charlotte, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct hands-on training for bakery associates on decorating techniques and procedures
- check_circleDemonstrate creative uses of icings, toppings, and specialty bakery products
- check_circleDevelop customized cake and dessert solutions for customer accounts
- check_circlePartner with sales teams to support product launches and customer presentations
- check_circleAssist customers with merchandising strategies to drive bakery sales
- check_circleIdentify new opportunities to grow bakery and dessert programs
- check_circleSupport special events, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions
- check_circleCommunicate marketplace trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback
- check_circleBuild strong relationships with bakery managers and key decision makers
- check_circleMaintain activity reporting and provide recommendations to support business growth
Requirements
- verified2+ years of hands-on bakery, cake decorating, or foodservice/retail experience
- verifiedExperience training others or conducting demonstrations preferred
- verifiedStrong understanding of in-store bakery operations
- verifiedComfortable using Microsoft Office and mobile technology
- verifiedAbility to travel throughout the assigned territory
Nice to Have
Experience training others or conducting demonstrations
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A Topping & Icing Specialist (Food Broker) at Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency is responsible for the following: Conduct hands-on training for bakery associates on decorating techniques and procedures; Demonstrate creative uses of icings, toppings, and specialty bakery products; Develop customized cake and dessert solutions for customer accounts; and Partner with sales teams to support product launches and customer presentations.
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Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 2+ years of hands-on bakery, cake decorating, or foodservice/retail experience; Experience training others or conducting demonstrations preferred; Strong understanding of in-store bakery operations; Comfortable using Microsoft Office and mobile technology; and Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
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Topping & Icing Specialist (Food Broker) at Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency is based in 601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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