Food Service Support Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Fargo, ND seeks a Food Service Support Representative to develop and promote foodservice initiatives by partnering with local sales teams and customers. You will educate customers on entering or expanding foodservice programs and travel daily across North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, with occasional overnight stays and a daily schedule aligned to business needs.

A successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of foodservice trends, lead brand discussions, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in foodservice industry (food brokerage, equipment sales, or chef background).
• Minimum 2 years of customer-facing sales experience and project management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of new/existing food programs with demonstrations and documentation.
• Train and consult with strategic accounts on growth strategies and product information.
• Maintain knowledge of food service products, practices, and trends.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Customer-facing sales

Project management

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 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.

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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.