Vendor Relations Coordinator

Job Description:

Vendor Relations Coordinator – Permanent Full Time

ADL Foodservice – Summerside, PE

ADL Foodservice is Prince Edward Island’s top food service distributor, delivering a broad range of high-quality products to businesses and institutions for over 40 years. As part of Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), we proudly support the Island’s foodservice industry by sourcing and distributing top-tier products from both local producers and national brands. With deep community roots, ADL Foodservice is committed to serving Islanders with excellence, ensuring our dedication to quality reaches every part of PEI—now and for generations to come.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and relationship-driven Vendor Relations Coordinator to join our Foodservice division. In this role, you will support our vendor programs, marketing activities, and day-to-day operations while maintaining strong and professional relationships with our vendor partners.

Location: ADL Foodservice, 400 Read Drive, Summerside, PE

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relations & Program Coordination

• Onboarding of new vendors and maintaining up-to-date vendor documentation in line with vendor policy.
• Coordinate vendor marketing commitments and program submissions.
• Manage vendor programs and rebates, including reconciliation and data collection.
• Evaluate vendor performance and assist with business reviews.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participating vendors, maintaining strong professional relationships.

Marketing & Sales Support

• Execute marketing activities such as sales presentations, flyers, booking sheets, social media posts, and food show preparation.
• Manage eCommerce promotions, social media posts, performance reviews and tracking.
• Assist with sample inventory, distribution, and vendor promotional initiatives.

Administrative Support

• Facilitate office activities and support general administrative functions.
• Maintain organization of shared spaces, including light upkeep of the innovation kitchen.
• Support internal communication and staff engagement activities.
• Complete required company training and assist with other related duties as needed.

Qualifications 

• Diploma in Business Administration or proven experience in a vendor relations role is preferred.
• Proven excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data, numbers, and preparing reports.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, eCommerce platforms, or social media management would be considered an asset.
• Experience working in an ERP environment would be considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $46,000 – $58,000 CAD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Convenient Virtual Health access for easy, anytime care
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance
• Personal Spending Accounts (PSA) – dedicated fund for well-being expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
• Personalized training programs for ongoing skill development and career growth
• Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees
• The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI’s dairy farmers

Ready to join our team? Simply click the ‘Apply‘ button, be prepared to enter your details, attach your resume, and respond to a few questions.

Competition ends March 29, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

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