Dietitian, Business Solutions Specialist

gfs; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service seeks a dedicated market strategist to enhance non-commercial customer partnerships in healthcare and senior living sectors. You will support regional sales and marketing initiatives, develop segment plans, and provide expert guidance on menus, cost control, and quality improvements.

You will collaborate with regional teams, deliver trainings, and coordinate industry events while analyzing trends to strengthen customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field required.
• Five to seven years previous experience in sales, marketing, or food service operations.
• For Healthcare Segment: Registered Dietitian through AND is required.
• For Education Segment: Registered Dietitian through AND is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide business solutions to support Sales and Marketing goals and grow market share.
• Offer non-commercial customers expertise in menu/recipe technology support, cost control, and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with regional sales, business development and marketing teams to meet sales and margin targets.
• Deliver training on non-commercial solutions to regional sales teams in partnership with marketing.
• Assist in developing annual regional segment plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Plan and participate in food shows, sales and marketing meetings and industry events.
• Represent the region at events, delivering presentations and networking to advance customer relationships.
• Leverage Home Office content to support adoption and utilization of tools.

Skills

Customer service

Mentoring

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Time management

Multitasking

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing

Registered Dietitian (AND)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Position Summary:

Provides value-added services to select current and potential non-commercial customers with a focus on the healthcare and senior living sectors. Assists in the development of regional segment business plans and provides segment expertise to the regional sales, business development and marketing support teams.

Essential Functions:

• Provides relevant business solutions to complement the initiatives of our Sales and Marketing teams, with an ultimate goal of increasing the overall market share of Gordon Food Service.
• Provides expertise for noncommercial customers in menu and recipe technology support, cost control, and quality improvement opportunities, including onsite operational reviews.
• Interfaces and collaborates with key non-commercial customers to achieve sales and margin goals.
• Ensures consistent and relevant business solutions training for non-commercial sales teams, in collaboration with other regional marketing team members.
• Assists in development of an annual segment plan in support of the regional strategic goals to contribute to the attainment of the region's sales and margin goals.
• Participates in planning, coordination, and execution of food shows, sales and marketing meetings
• Directs regional participation in industry events and networking, including public speaking.
• Leverages Home Office content and insights to be used in the region and direct to customers, support adoption, and leverage of tools.
• Performs analysis of industry trend data and creation of insights that inform business solutions that strengthen the relationship between GFS and non commercial customers.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on topics of interest in non-commercial segments.
• Assists in key customer business planning sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to work independently while also part of a broader team
• Excellent customer service, mentoring, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to develop, refine, communicate, and implement plans and to set and define goals.
• Must have strong knowledge of industry trends and be able to provide training on the technical aspects of non-commercial segments.
• Must have industry and segment knowledge and be able to analyze and interpret data.
• Must have good time management, administration, and organizational skills.
• Must be a strategic thinker in order to build relationships, network, and link resources to plan and execute business practices.
• Must have the ability to multitask and be able to work "exceptional" hours including evenings and weekends and be able to take on new responsibilities with a strong desire to succeed.
• Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Desktop or Laptop computer
• Networked printer/copier/facsimile
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)
• Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites)

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field required.
• Five to seven years previous experience in sales, marketing, or food service operations
• For employees working in the Healthcare Segment, Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is required.
• For employees working in the Education Segment, Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license and safe driving record per GFS policy

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

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