Manager, Contract & Design - Business Solutions (100% Remote)

US Foods; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice distributor is seeking a Manager for the Contract and Design position, which is fully remote within the United States (excluding Hawaii and Territories). The role involves identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with vendors, and conducting Vendor Business Reviews. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and experience in Contract & Design. Compensation is between $75,000 - $120,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Contract & Design and Project Coordinator/Management.
• Ideal candidate has experience in a functional matrixed environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities with Contract & Design vendors.
• Research potential customers and generate leads for sales.
• Conduct Vendor Business Reviews to identify needs and gaps.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Access

AS400

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld)

Join Our Community of Food People!

Engage with 3rd party Contract & Design company and US Foods markets and sellers to profitably grow equipment and supply category through identification of new business opportunities. Develop and enhance processes to ensure effective service levels, communications between USF and 3rd party Design vendors. Connect, negotiate agreements and be the conduit of communications between parties.

Flexible Work Policy: The work for the Manager Contract and Design position is completely remote anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, initiate, and develop new or incremental business through partnership between USF markets and Contract & Design vendors.

• Research and develop lists of potential customers.Make targeted sales calls and identify opportunities for category growth.

• Develop relationships and generate leads along with sales staff.

• Conduct periodic Vendor Business Reviews to identify customer needs as well as category gaps.

• Work with USF leadership and Contract & Design group to drive sales, marketing initiatives, and support

• Build and maintain close working relationships with USF market leadership, Field Sales, and Equipment & Supply Category Specialists to build awareness of, and focus on, the contract and design program.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for process and system improvements

• Participate in enterprise-wide projects including system changes, process development and customer impact initiatives

• Set and meet quality & productivity expectations with Field Sales Team to align with overall company goals

• Other duties as assigned by Manager

SUPERVISION: This individual will work cross functionally with other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field experience required. Contract & Design or related field experience required.

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Contract & Design and Project Coordinator/Management

• Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access; experience using AS400 and the ability to effectively use Internet/Intranet software applications

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Ideal candidate has experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites.

• Overnight travel may be required to participate in training, meetings, or other company events.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proactive, problem-solver, effective communicator with multiple organizational levels.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation ability. Strong customer orientation. High energy, creativity, leadership, and motivational skills.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

Controlled office environment.

Limited physical activity, sitting/ standing/ walking/ carrying less than 20 lbs.

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$75,000 - $120,000

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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