Foodservice Specialist

Core-Mark International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Car Allowance

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Foodservice Sales Specialist to drive growth in the Eastern Alabama, Central and Northern Georgia region. You will coordinate visits to customer locations, prepare product samplings, and support foodservice initiatives with strong organization and communication.

The role requires 1–3 years in food service or sales, exceptional negotiation and customer service skills, and proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Experience in food service, sales, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with procurement and sales to manage inventory for weekly/monthly demands.
• Schedule food service sample kits.
• Process sales documents and agreements.
• Coordinate and secure food service equipment needs.
• Enter purchase orders from sales team promptly.
• Assist sales with follow-up, order confirmations, and bookings.
• Create sales presentations and promotional materials.
• Maintain pricing information and notify major changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Sales mindset

Pricing and margin analysis

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

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 North America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Compensation: $60K - $70K Base Salary + Bonus Potential
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Territory: Eastern Alabama, Central and Northern Georgia
• Car Allowance + Mileage Reimbursement through Car Data Program
• 50% Local Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Minimal overnight stays may be required.
• Cell Phone Stipend

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 North America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Compensation: $60K - $70K Base Salary + Bonus Potential
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Territory: Eastern Alabama, Central and Northern Georgia
• Car Allowance + Mileage Reimbursement through Car Data Program
• 50% Local Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Minimal overnight stays may be required.
• Cell Phone Stipend

Position Details

• 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 North America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Compensation: $60K - $70K Base Salary + Bonus Potential
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Territory: Eastern Alabama, Central and Northern Georgia
• Car Allowance + Mileage Reimbursement through Car Data Program
• 50% Local Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Minimal overnight stays may be required.
• Cell Phone Stipend

Position Purpose:

As the Foodservice Sales Specialist, you will report to the Foodservice Sales Manager and be responsible for supporting and executing our foodservice initiatives. You will also coordinate customer visits to our Opco kitchen including preparing products and product sampling. A successful candidate will be extremely organized, have excellent communication skills and contribute to the quality that we provide to our customers. They must also be comfortable and polished when presenting to customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaison with procurement, inventory control teams, and sales to manage inventory to support weekly and monthly demands for food service and convenience programs
• Schedule food service sample kits
• Processing of all necessary sales documentation and agreements
• Coordinating and securing food service equipment needs for customers
• Obtain and enter purchase orders from sales team within timely manner as needed
• Assist sales team with follow-up including order confirmations and bookings
• Create sales presentations and promotional marketing materials through PowerPoint
• Maintaining pricing information as it pertains to food service.
• Update and notify sales team of major price changes

The ideal candidate should posses the following:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Cross-functional communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Word
• Pricing and margin analysis
• Customer service and issue resolution

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-3 years related experience
• Experience in food service, sales, or customer-facing roles within the hospitality or food distribution industry.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of food products, preparation methods, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to analyze customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office tools.