Sales Specialist

Core-Mark International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Phone & Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Sales Specialist to support growth and execution of foodservice programs through customer support, sales analytics, program coordination, and field execution.

This role partners with sales teams, suppliers, customers, and internal departments to implement foodservice initiatives, manage sales reporting, coordinate promotions, and identify opportunities for business growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in foodservice, sales support, analytics, or related industries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Knowledge of foodservice operations, trends, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and execution of foodservice programs, product launches, promotions, and trainings.
• Assist with foodservice demonstrations, sampling events, trade shows, and customer trainings.
• Conduct field visits with sales teams and suppliers to identify opportunities and support growth strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of foodservice products, trends, food safety practices, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate vendor promotions and support communication, planning, and execution for the sales team.
• Create, maintain, and analyze sales reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Monitor sales data accuracy across Salesforce and other reporting platforms.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports, including trend and variance analysis.
• Identify sales opportunities, performance gaps, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations teams to support inventory planning and program execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and technical support to sales associates and leadership as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

Foodservice knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Presentation skills

Willing to travel

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Benefits and 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 America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
  
• Salary is $55k - $65k
• Schedule is Monday - Friday and Full-Time!
• Will travel throughout territory and overnights are required
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!
  

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 Details

• Salary is $55k - $65k
• Schedule is Monday - Friday and Full-Time!
• Will travel throughout territory and overnights are required
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!
  

Position Summary

The Sales Specialist supports the growth and execution of Core-Mark's foodservice programs through a combination of customer support, sales analytics, program coordination, and field execution. This role partners with sales teams, suppliers, customers, and internal departments to implement foodservice initiatives, manage sales reporting, coordinate promotions, and identify opportunities for business growth. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and passionate about foodservice and sales performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support implementation and execution of foodservice programs, product launches, promotions, and training initiatives.
• Assist with foodservice demonstrations, sampling events, trade shows, and customer trainings.
• Conduct field visits with sales teams and suppliers to identify opportunities and support customer growth strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of foodservice products, trends, food safety practices, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate vendor promotions and support communication, planning, and execution for the sales team.
• Create, maintain, and analyze sales reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Monitor sales data accuracy across Salesforce and other reporting platforms.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports, including trend and variance analysis.
• Identify sales opportunities, performance gaps, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations teams to support inventory planning and program execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and technical support to sales associates and leadership as needed.
  

The ideal candidate should possess the following

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of foodservice operations, food safety standards, and food preparation methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits, training events, and trade shows.
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred in Business, Foodservice Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in foodservice, sales support, business analytics, food distribution, or related industries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with an ability to manipulate raw data through formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.