Hispanic Food Specialist

Performance Food Group; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking a bilingual Hispanic Food Specialist to grow sales in the Fairfield, OH area. You will develop relationships with customers, identify business opportunities, and provide product expertise on Hispanic cuisine.

The role requires strong consultative selling skills, a background in foodservice, and knowledge of Latin foods to drive profitability and market share. Collaboration with sales teams and distributors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 2 years of related work experience in foodservice or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with Hispanic/Latin cuisine strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth in the Hispanic food segment in Fairfield, OH.
• Develop relationships with customers and identify business opportunities.
• Provide product expertise and presentations to customers.
• Partner with operators, distributors, and internal teams to promote Hispanic products.
• Support sales reps to bring in new business.
• Present ongoing promotions to accounts.

Skills

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Consultative selling

Hispanic cuisine knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year degree in Sales, Marketing, Culinary Arts, or related area

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Position Details

• The Hispanic Food Specialist drives sales growth and expands market share within the Hispanic food segment. Responsible for developing strong relationships with customers, identifying business opportunities, and providing product expertise.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is required.
• 2 years of related work experience within foodservice industry (restaurant work, chef, sous chef, food brand ambassador, food distribution inside sales, or food distribution customer service)
• This role serves as a subject matter expert on Hispanic cuisine. Knowledge and experience with Latin / Hispanic foods is strongly preferred.
• Uses consultative selling, business development, and customer service skills.

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

Position Summary:

Responsible for sales and profitability growth of the Hispanic food segment in the Fairfield, OH geography. May include, but not limited to: order taking, order processing, order guide maintenance, pricing maintenance within guidelines set by the sales manager, accounts receivable monitoring of assigned accounts. Works to develop strong relationships with customers, identifies business opportunities, and provides product expertise. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Profitable growth of assigned customers in terms of increasing line item penetration, gross profit dollars per drop increases and overall increase in customer base.
• Responsible for account penetration and product presentations to customers.
• Responsible to partner with restaurant operators, distributors, and internal sales teams to promote Hispanic food products.
• Will assist sales representatives to bring in new business.
• Presentation of ongoing promotions to accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years Sales / Marketing or related area
• Valid Drivers License
• Bilingual in English & Spanish

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates or 2-year technical degree in Sales, Marketing, Culinary Arts, or related area
• 2 years of related work experience within foodservice industry (restaurant work, chef, sous chef, food brand ambassador, food distribution inside sales, or food distribution customer service)
• Knowledge and experience with Hispanic food / Latin cuisine
• Understanding of sales performance metrics and reports
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

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.