Food Service Support Representative

Core-Mark International; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Company vehicle provided

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Food Service Support Representative to develop and promote foodservice initiatives by partnering with the local sales team and customers. You will educate current and prospective customers on entering the foodservice business or expanding existing programs with strong leadership and brand knowledge.

A successful candidate will stay abreast of food service trends, contribute to vendor and customer quality, and lead discussions with enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in foodservice industry (food brokerage, equipment sales, or chef background).
• Minimum of 2 years of customer-facing sales and project management.
• Ability to travel daily within the assigned territory; some overnight travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of new and existing food programs, including demonstrations, recipe development, documentation, and equipment needs.
• Provide in-field training and consult with strategic accounts on growth strategies for foodservice.
• Educate customers on foodservice practices and trends; maintain knowledge of products and promotions.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal partners.
• Conduct weekly field visits with suppliers and sales team to identify opportunities and present Food Service Programs.
• Participate in regional trade shows for all food-related initiatives.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Customer-facing sales

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm (with flexibility to meet the needs of the business)
• Work Location: Fargo, ND
• Company vehicle provided
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• This position supports a territory across North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota and requires daily travel, including occasional overnight stays, to support key business.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm (with flexibility to meet the needs of the business)
• Work Location: Fargo, ND
• Company vehicle provided
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• This position supports a territory across North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota and requires daily travel, including occasional overnight stays, to support key business.

Position Details:

• Compensation: Salary
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm (with flexibility to meet the needs of the business)
• Work Location: Fargo, ND
• Company vehicle provided
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• This position supports a territory across North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota and requires daily travel, including occasional overnight stays, to support key business.

Position Summary:

Foodservice is a critical component of Core-Mark’s offer to the convenience retail channel. As the Food Service Support Representative, you will develop and promote foodservice initiatives by partnering with the local sales team and customers. You will educate and advise current and prospective customers on entering the foodservice business or enhancing their existing foodservice programs. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated the ability to maintain knowledge of food service trends, educate on food service practices, and contribute to the quality that we provide to our vendors and customers. This role is a Foodservice Ambassador and promotes and advocates for all Private Brand Sales/Marketing Efforts and Foodservice Promotions. A successful candidate must possess strong leadership and presentation skills – both written and oral and be able to effectively lead brands discussions with knowledge and brand acumen and approach activities in an enthusiastic manner.

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of all new and existing food programs, including but not limited to: training demonstrations, menu/recipe development, processing of all necessary documentation, and securing equipment needs.
• In-field training and consultation with strategic accounts recommending foodservice growth strategies around new product information, preparation methods, merchandising and display equipment while advising on marketing, pricing, and profitability.
• Maintaining and learning knowledge of food service products, practices, and trends.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal partners.
• Conduct weekly field visits with suppliers and sales team to identify opportunities and present Core-Mark Food Service Programs to key customer base.
• Participate at Regional Trade Shows for all Food Related Initiatives.
• Manage food and beverage cutting/demonstrations both on-site and off-site, including scheduling and preparing food service sample kits.
• Participate and present in sales meetings to build product sell-through strategy and execute business action plans to support CoreMark’s growth objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in foodservice industry through food brokerage, food equipment sales, and/or chef background.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer-facing sales experience and project management
• Ability to travel on a daily basis within assigned territory and occasional training/conferences. Some overnight travel is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.