Opportunity Overview The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is seeking a relationship-focused and commercially minded Partnership Account Manager to support the growth, retention and success of CFIN's partner portfolio.

Reporting to the Vice President, Business Development, this role will serve as a key day-to-day contact for CFIN partners, ensuring strong relationship management, timely delivery of partnership commitments and ongoing identification of opportunities to deepen engagement.

The Partnership Account Manager will work closely with partners to understand their priorities and coordinate with internal teams and ensure our partners realize meaningful value from their relationship with CFIN. The incumbent will play an important role in project management, partner satisfaction, renewals, and identifying account growth opportunities that can be advanced by the Business Development team.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines strong relationship-management skills with commercial curiosity. You are organized and proactive; comfortable working with clients, partners and internal stakeholders; and, naturally look for ways to make partnerships stronger and more valuable over time.

About the Canadian Food Innovation Network The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is the most dynamic, trusted, national, member-based organization dedicated to advancing Canada’s food business ecosystem. We’re focused on becoming the ultimate solution centre for Canada’s food industry – fostering collaboration, innovation and growth for companies of all sizes.

What Makes CFIN Stand Out?

- Collaborative Ecosystem: We excel at building partnerships that unite diverse collaborators to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions.
- Focus on Impact: CFIN champions commercialization projects that push the boundaries of food science, technology, and sustainability, delivering real solutions to the food industry’s toughest challenges.
- Industry-Led Initiatives: Guided by input from our members, Innovation Advisory Council, and Board of Directors, we design funding programs, tools, workshops, and resources that empower innovators to break through barriers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Manage & Grow Partner Relationships

- Serve as a primary day-to-day relationship contact for an assigned portfolio of CFIN partners.
- Build trusted relationships and develop a strong understanding of each partner's business priorities and objectives.
- Support the development of account plans and act as a project manager for all partner-related deliverables and contractual obligations.
- Conduct regular partner check-ins and account reviews to assess satisfaction, engagement and opportunities for growth.
- Develop and maintain account plans for priority partners, including objectives, engagement strategies and renewal plans.
- Identify opportunities to deepen relationships, expand partnerships and introduce partners to additional CFIN programs, events and services.
- Identify renewal and expansion opportunities and work with the Business Development team to advance them.

Drive Partnership Performance & Insights
- Monitor and analyze partner engagement,



deliverables, audience reach and other relevant performance metrics to assess partnership effectiveness.
- Develop regular partner business reviews that translate performance data and CFIN insights into clear recommendations and opportunities for partners.
- Use data and analytics to demonstrate partnership value, identify trends and inform renewal and expansion strategies.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Events, Regional Innovation Directors, and other CFIN teams to coordinate partner activations and deliverables.
- Work with internal teams to gather, interpret and present relevant data and insights to partners in a clear and compelling way.
- Track partnership activity, outcomes and opportunities within CFIN's CRM and reporting tools.
- Identify opportunities to improve partner performance, engagement and overall return on investment.

Identify Commercial Opportunities
- Develop a strong understanding of CFIN's partnership offerings, programs, events, membership and ecosystem capabilities.
- Identify opportunities within existing accounts for additional engagement, sponsorship, programming or strategic collaboration.
- Recognize emerging partner needs and translate them into potential CFIN solutions.
- Work with the Business Development team to develop and advance qualified expansion opportunities.
- Support proposal development, presentations and renewal conversations as required.
- Monitor partner engagement and account performance to identify opportunities for retention and growth.

Strengthen the Partner Experience & CFIN's Ecosystem
- Act as a knowledgeable connector between partners and the broader CFIN ecosystem.
- Facilitate relevant introductions between partners and CFIN members, innovators, investors, industry leaders and other stakeholders.
- Gather partner feedback and market intelligence to continuously improve CFIN's offerings and value proposition.
- Support partner recognition and visibility through appropriate CFIN channels.
- Contribute to the development of tools, processes and best practices that improve partnership management, project management and the overall partner experience.

What You Bring:

- 3–5 years of experience in account management, partnerships, client success, business development, sponsorship, marketing or a related role.
- Demonstrated experience managing external relationships and delivering against client or partner expectations.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deliverables simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.




- Commercially curious with an ability to identify opportunities to deepen relationships and create additional value.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to follow-up and problem solving.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple internal and external teams.
- Experience using CRM systems (such as Salesforce or Zoho CRM) and maintaining accurate relationship and account information.
- Strong presentation, writing and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience in food & beverage, CPG, technology, innovation, professional services or a related ecosystem is an asset.
- Bilingual English/French is an asset.

Key Competencies

- Relationship Management: Builds trust, maintains robust partner relationships and understands what matters to stakeholders.
- Commercial Mindset: Looks beyond delivery to identify opportunities for renewal, expansion and deeper engagement.
- Client/Partner Focus: Takes ownership of the partner experience and proactively works to deliver meaningful value.
- Organization & Execution: Effectively manages multiple accounts, timelines, deliverables and stakeholders without losing sight of priorities.
- Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally and proactively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across teams and brings the right people together to deliver successful partnerships.
- Problem Solving: Anticipates challenges, takes initiative and finds practical solutions.
- Ecosystem Orientation: Understands the value of connecting organizations and is comfortable navigating a broad network of industry, innovators, investors, researchers and other stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a winning team during an exciting time of growth. At CFIN, you’ll pay a vital role in shaping the future of food in Canada and be part of a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organization where your contributions will make a tangible impact on the industry. Together, we’ll build a more innovative, sustainable, and competitive food ecosystem.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. CFIN values diversity in all its forms and seeks candidates who can help build an inclusive, equitable, and nationally relevant value proposition that resonates across the food innovation ecosystem. CFIN provides equal employment opportunities and is dedicated to ensuring compliance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected], and we will work with you to support your participation.

Apply today and let’s transform the future of food—together!

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote

📌 Partnership Account Manager (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Food Innovation Network
📍 Canada