Foodservice Specialist

Performance Food Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with employer match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Foodservice Sales Specialist to support and execute our foodservice initiatives. You will coordinate customer visits to an Opco kitchen, prepare products, and present to customers with strong organization and communication.

Travel across the assigned territory is required, with minimal overnights. The role calls for 1–3 years in food service or customer-facing roles, proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint, and solid negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience in food service, sales, or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in food service, sales, or customer-facing roles within hospitality or food distribution.
• 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 tailor solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with procurement and inventory control to meet weekly/monthly food service demand.
• Schedule food service sample kits.
• Process sales documents and agreements.
• Coordinate and secure food service equipment needs for customers.
• Enter purchase orders from the sales team promptly.
• Assist sales with order confirmations and bookings.
• Create sales presentations and promotional materials in PowerPoint.
• Maintain pricing information and notify major price changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Pricing analysis

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

SAFE Serve Certification

CPSP

Certified Culinarian (CC)-ACF

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

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

Position Details

• 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 possess 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

Benefits:

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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.

Preferred qualifications:

• SAFE Serve Certification
• Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP)
• Certified Culinarian (CC)-ACF

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.