Sales Specialist, Non Foods

Job Responsibilities

• Grow sales and increase gross profit margins in the paper and disposables, cups and lids, and Non-Foods item classes for various OpCo’s.
• Work closely with the Non-Foods Merchandising Manager(s) and within the parameters of the Corporate administered purchasing programs, including earned income programs.
• Minimize the cost of goods with manufacturers and suppliers through assisting in negotiations.
• Provide Merchandising support to sales by assisting in preparing bids, providing product training and information, and recommending pricing strategies and planning promotions.
• Design training aids to assist in the education of our Account Executives (AE), Customer Service Representatives, and Merchandise Managers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience in non-foods, (disposables and smallwares), sales and/or purchasing in the foodservice industry.