Contracts and Bids Coordinator - Boise, ID

FHLB Des Moines; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Idaho is seeking a Sales Support professional to assist Contracts and Bid Specialists by handling customer inquiries, processing orders, and maintaining bids under the Master Distribution Agreement. You will coordinate with multiple departments to interpret contractual requirements and ensure accurate pricing and onboarding of new accounts.

The role involves developing item guides, reviewing promotions, supporting market analysis, and scheduling customer visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience supporting an AE (AC/CSR) in foodservice or similar role.
• 1–2 years outside foodservice sales preferred, with at least 6 months in sales or restaurant management.

Responsibilities

• Support Contracts and Bid Specialists: handle customer inquiries, credits, orders and related tasks.
• Create and maintain the Order Guide; coordinate new item requests with merchandising.
• Manage and support activities like inventory reporting and order guide management.
• Assist business development: schedule visits, review menus, and analyze market trends.
• Support customer onboarding, training and account set-up.

Skills

Sound judgment

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Customer interaction

Deadline oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company: US0040 Sysco Idaho (Division of USA I) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 83716 Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Sales support position responsible for providing direct support to all assigned Contracts and Bid Specialists. This position will support the Contracts and Bid Specialists in soliciting and maintaining bids and in the interpretation of all contractual requirements of the Master Distribution Agreement by maintaining contact with the customers (which include schools, casinos, cruise-lines, corrections, emergency camps, military/government and nonprofit), implementing and reviewing pricing agreements, and coordinating with the various departments within the Operating Company (OpCo).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Contracts and Bid Specialists: Customer Inquiries (special orders, credits, transportation/truck, item issues, pick-up request), Manage outs, Monitor orders before cut-off, Tracking's, Manage Proprietary items (MUPA), Sysco 360 support.
• Order Guide creation/Chart maintenance, New Item Requests/Limited Time Offers request to merchandising, New account set-up.
• Manage and support activities: Order Guide Management, Inventory Reporting, etc.
• Business Development: Scheduling customer visits, Menu Reviews, New Items/Samples/Broker Visits, Market Analysis/Trends.
• Customer Onboarding/Training/Account Set-Up.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience 1-year previous experience supporting an Account Executive (AE) in an AC/CSR role or foodservice equivalent. 1-2 years of prior outside foodservice sales experience preferred with a minimum of 6 months of sales, and/or chef ' restaurant management experience in a related field.
• Professional Skills Sound judgment. Self-starter. Excellent computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office). Data entry. Multi-task. Ability to tactfully interact with coworkers/customers. Meet deadlines.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation ... This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.