Center of the Plate Specialist

About the role

Responsible for promoting sales in the center-of-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands changes in market conditions and their impact on the cost of COP products. May handle procurement of COP products, making purchasing decisions and leveraging buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos. Supports the sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage.
• Build relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.
• Support sales by providing education, training, and demonstration of COP items as necessary.
• Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or a related area within the foodservice industry.
• Previous Center of Plate (COP) experience.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.

Competitive pay and a safe, inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.