Food Service Sales Specialist

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

About the Role

As the Foodservice Sales Specialist, you will report to the Food Service 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.

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
• Maintain pricing information as it pertains to food service; update and notify sales team of major price changes
• Collaborate with sales to analyze profit margins and mark ups
• Compile, write, and distribute required reports
• Research and resolve customer concerns
• Manage food service inventory
• Oversee proprietary customer products to ensure distribution and decrease waste
• Collaborate with sales team for customer-specific concerns, issues, and opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or a related area
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word (e.g., V-lookups and Pivot Tables)
• Strong data entry and typing skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively to both internal teams and external customers

Skills

• Microsoft Excel (V-lookups, Pivot Tables)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word

Benefits

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

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 base salary + bonus potential

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Details

• Territory: Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio
• Car allowance + mileage reimbursement through Car Data Program
• 50% local travel required; minimal overnight stays may be needed
• Cell phone stipend provided