K-12 Bid Specialist

Affinity Group • Farmers Branch, TX

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the K-12 Bid Specialist is to manage bids for the specific region, communicate pricing and general product information to distributors, communicate with area school district foodservice departments concerning product information and pricing when necessary.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient with contact management systems, database software, internet software, and order processing software.
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
• Well-developed negotiation, project and account management skills.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and broker sales representatives.
• Partner with K-12 sales team to generate and develop new business by communicating bid information to manufacturers and sales team, including samples and awarded items.
• Enters bid into bid program; pricing once received, award information, add products as needed throughout bid term.
• Review competitive bid data in order to negotiate pricing with manufacturers for new bids.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, specs, and legislative action relating to K-12 food service.
• Assist with school food shows and workshops.
• Help prepare/cook products for food shows, customer needs, sales meetings, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree