Culinary Sales Specialist

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the ongoing strategy and vision of the Training and Development department.
• Deliver formal (instructor-led classroom), informal or online (webinar) training to sales associates.
• Assist with associate onboarding blended learning program to virtually deliver sales order entry system training and other Performance Foodservice training.
• Assess individual/group training needs and adjust pace and environment as needed.
• Assist in developing, maintaining/updating, evaluating, and improving training programs, documentation, materials, and resources for Performance Foodservice training.
• Speak/train effectively in front of groups and possess strong customer service skills.
• Participate in software user acceptance training and assist in software implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelors
• Required Experience: 1 - 3 Years
• Knowledge of Sales and Sales processes.
• Familiarity of general opco operating procedures.
• Experience in training and development including curriculum design, program delivery, and learning assessment.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred Education: Bachelors
• Preferred Experience: 3 - 5 Years
• Knowledge of Sales and Sales processes in a foodservice environment.
• Previous experience in instructional design is preferred.
• Prior FOODSTAR and/or instructional design experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.