Food Service Support Representative

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. Position Details: Compensation: Salary Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm (with flexibility to meet the needs of the business) Work Location: Omaha, NE and Western Iowa Company vehicle provided Monthly Cell Phone Stipend Position Summary: Foodservice is a critical component of Core-Mark’s offer to the convenience retail channel. As the Food Service Support Representative, you will develop and promote foodservice initiatives by partnering with the local sales team and customers. You will educate and advise current and prospective customers on entering the foodservice business or enhancing their existing foodservice programs. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated the ability to maintain knowledge of food service trends, educate on food service practices, and contribute to the quality that we provide to our vendors and customers. This role is a Foodservice Ambassador and promotes and advocates for all Private Brand Sales/Marketing Efforts and Foodservice Promotions. A successful candidate must possess strong leadership and presentation skills – both written and oral and be able to effectively lead brands discussions with knowledge and brand acumen and approach activities in an enthusiastic manner. Position Responsibilities: Facilitate the implementation of all new and existing food programs, including but not limited to: training demonstrations, menu/recipe development, processing of all necessary documentation, and securing equipment needs. In-field training and consultation with strategic accounts recommending foodservice growth strategies around new product information, preparation methods, merchandising and display equipment while advising on marketing, pricing, and profitability. Maintaining and learning knowledge of food service products, practices, and trends. Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal partners. Conduct weekly field visits with suppliers and sales team to identify opportunities and present Core-Mark Food Service Programs to key customer base. Participate at Regional Trade Shows for all Food Related Initiatives. Manage food and beverage cutting/demonstrations both on-site and off-site, including scheduling and preparing food service sample kits. Participate and present in sales meetings to build product sell-through strategy and execute business action plans to support CoreMark’s growth objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned. CM-ALL Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years working experience in foodservice industry through food brokerage, food equipment sales, and/or chef background. • Minimum of 2 years of customer-facing sales experience and project management • Ability to travel on a daily basis within assigned territory and occasional training/conferences. Some overnight travel is required. • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Company description Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada. Awards and Accolades 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 ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a