Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI)

About the Company

The Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI) is a 76-year-old North American, non-profit trade association comprised of independent manufacturers' representative sales companies and manufacturing companies in North America engaged in the selling, marketing and producing commercial foodservice equipment, supplies, tabletop and furnishings. From the back of the house, to the dining room, our members are there - representing most corners of the 15-billion-dollar foodservice non-foods industry. MAFSI is home to 71% of all manufacturers’ representative firms in the US and Canada, with 270+ Rep Agency Members, employing 1,600+ sales and marketing professionals. Our members are independent professional providers of field-level sales and marketing services They typically handle a portfolio of related, but noncompetitive product lines, working under a contractual arrangement within a defined geographic region, and on an exclusive basis. MAFSI REPS typically work on a straight commission basis which means they're highly motivated. They don't earn a penny unless they sell their manufacturers’ products. Click on this link for more detailed information on manufacturers’ representatives. Fundamental to manufacturers is to deliver their product to market in the most efficient, cost-effective and thorough method. Over 80% of the 1,000 commercial foodservice manufacturers in North America market their products through independent reps, while 20% use a direct sales force model. Our industry's manufacturers have found that hiring MAFSI independent, commission based, sales professionals provide better, faster and more stable and predictable results for their companies and outstanding support to their customers. MAFSI is home to 220+ of these manufacturer companies, comprised of 700+ individual factory members, who recognize the value of the rep-manufacturer method of going to market, and support this decision by becoming a member of MAFSI.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI)

Job Title

Culinary Marketing Intern

Job Description

**Job Title:** Culinary Marketing Intern **Role Summary:** Assist the Brand Manager for the President dairy brand in managing product development, market research, data analysis, budgeting, and marketing communications. Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to support brand performance and new product launch initiatives. **Expectations:** - One‑year internship (part‑time while enrolled). - Deliver timely insights, reports, and support to the Brand Manager. - Maintain discipline, effective communication, and adherence to company policies. **Key Responsibilities:** - Monitor and support the President brand’s product portfolio and new‑product development cycle. - Maintain and update Excel databases for sales, marketing, and product data. - Conduct dairy market trend analysis using data‑analytics tools and produce actionable reports. - Assist in developing and tracking the annual marketing budget. - Track and evaluate the performance of sales and marketing programs. - Prepare marketing materials, brief documents, and manage agency relationships. - Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders. - Foster collaborative relationships with Sales & Marketing teams and other company functions. **Required Skills:** - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Ability to perform market research and data analysis. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Basic project‑management aptitude. - Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently enrolled in or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. - No specific certifications required.

Buffalo, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

07-11-2025