Area Manager Center of the Plate Specialist
About The Position
The Area Manager Center of the Plate Specialist promotes sales in the center-of-the-plate (COP) category and works with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required product quality. The role requires understanding changes in market conditions and their impact on COP product costs. It may include procuring COP products and making purchasing decisions and leverage buys based on tonnage, either for an individual OpCo or groups of OpCos. The specialist supports the sales team through COP product demonstrations and education, works as a team member within the department and across functions as needed, and performs other assigned duties to best serve the company.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing, business, or a related area.
- 2–4 years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or a related area within the foodservice industry.
- Previous Center of Plate (COP) and beef experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage.
- Build relationships with suppliers, sales teams, OpCo staff, and customers.
- Support sales by providing education, training, and demonstrations of COP items as necessary.
- Communicate negotiated deals broadly to maximize their use.
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors and suppliers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K Employer Matching
- Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
