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126158BR

Job Title:

Non Foods Specialist

Location:

Performance Orlando (1042)

Job Description:

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

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to grow the Non-Foods segment of the OpCo business. The Non-Foods Specialist is responsible for the growth and margin increase in the paper and disposables, cups and lids, cleaning products, and other Non-Foods item classes for the OpCo. Reporting to the V.P. of Sales, and working closely with the local OpCo President and his/her team, along with the AFFLINK Strategic Growth team, the Non-Foods Specialist position will perform the following duties:

+ Provides consultative services to customers and supports OpCo Sales department for all Non-Foods business

+ Provides Merchandising support to sales by assisting in preparing bids, providing product education and training of our Account Executives, Customer Service, and Sales Management, recommending pricing strategies, and planning promotions as it relates to these products

+ Provides training for new hires with a focus on acquiring new Non-Foods accounts as well as growing the Non-Foods category in existing accounts

+ Responsible for the evaluation of inventory for this item class to ensure the OpCo has the proper mix of products for customer’s needs and ease of selling for the sales staff

+ Analyzes Non-Food sales by district, territory, and customer, working with the VP of Sales to identify specific targets and growth goals while working with Area Managers to meet goals

+ Recruit, develop, and present to the OpCo new Suppliers and Non-Foods programs (both corporate and OpCo specific)

+ Works with VP of Sales and Operations to oversee the Indirect Spend for the OpCo. Ensures utilization of Shopfront Online Order Portal for all Indirect/For-Use/Facility purchases

+ Participates in meetings with sales and procurement management to discuss training and growth plans

+ Plans and participates in routine meetings in conjunction with the appropriate preferred Non-Food Suppliers

+ Participates in the setup and operation of booths in vendor fairs, food shows, and sales meetings while maintaining appropriate lines of communication with sales reps and customers

+ Maintains Non-Foods business analytics and dashboard and regularly reports this information to the appropriate OpCo personnel and AFFLINK Strategic Growth Team

+ Work with each salesperson and appropriate Suppliers to elevate their understanding of Non-Food Categories to drive growth in this area

+ Makes sales calls as appropriate to drive Non-Foods business within the OpCo

+ Work with Procurement to identify and review non-preferred spend and convert that to branded items where possible

+ Conduct regular meetings with the VP, Sales and OpCo president to discuss results and strategies

+ Identify and drive synergies between AFFLINK and Performance Foodservice

+ Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company

Req Number:

126158BR

Address Line 1:

2901 Titan Row Ste 136

Job Location:

Orlando, Florida (FL)

Shift:

1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time:

Full Time

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major or concentration in business administration or marketing.

A combination of education and experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

1-3 years sales and/or distribution experience dealing with jan-san, food packaging, or non-food disposables.

Division:

Performance Foodservice

Job Category:

Sales

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales / marketing, business or related area

3 – 5 years of experience in non-foods, (disposables and smallwares), sales and / or purchasing in the foodservice industry.

State:

Florida

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Benefits:

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