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Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As a Category Sales Specialist - Fresh Meat, you will consult with and advise our retail customer base on best practices to grow market share, increase perishable revenue, and improve profitability. This role involves direct engagement with decision-makers and Independent Retailers to support sales and merchandising efforts across perishable categories, while increasing participation in company products and programs.

Job Description

+ **Full-Time Role**

+ **Location: Rancho Cordova, CA area**

You will contribute by:

+ Executing quarterly sell programs

+ Supporting reset activities, including new store and redesign set-ups

+ Providing regular category training on new items, merchandising, and departmental best practices

+ Informing special activities, demand forecasts, product surveys, and promotional bookings

+ Optimizing category assortments and addressing key category voids in collaboration with Category Management and Merchandising/Procurement teams

+ Assisting department managers, owners, and/or supervisors with product selection, training, merchandising, and retail pricing to establish proper gross profits

+ Writing ads using the ad program and maintaining product lists with acceptable retails

+ Making routed store visits to support retailers in strengthening their business relationship with our company through problem solving, program development, and trust-building

+ Selling special buy programs and associated merchandising plans

+ Monitoring and communicating competitive activities, both locally and nationally

+ Presenting and selling new programs and services while educating retailer buyers and representatives on our offerings

+ Traveling frequently to retail store locations

We’re searching for candidates with:

+ Background in meat categories, with experience in retail, wholesale, or vendor environments

+ Strong understanding of perishable product supply chains and supermarket operations

+ Sales experience is preferred

+ Familiarity with wholesale functions such as transportation, logistics scheduling, and equipment

+ Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work independently in the field

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

+ Food Safety Certification is required or must be eligible for certification

+ Ability to work independently and manage a hybrid schedule of store visits and remote work

+ Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 60%

+ 2-5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Environment:

+ Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

+ Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

+ Weekly Pay

+ Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

+ Company matched 401k

+ PTO and Holiday Pay offered

+ Career Progression Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Health & Wellness program

+ Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

+ Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

_Salary Range_

$68,640 - $76,990

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Sales - West Coast

Job Family: Sales

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0682

Pay Range: $68,640 - $76,990

ReqID: R-263130