Produce Sales Specialist
US Foods
Grand Forks, ND, US
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Qualification
Related Experience: 5 years experience in COP category; must possess deep, comprehensive product knowledge in COP; culinary training beneficial. Strong communication, presentation, and training skills required
Responsibility
Drive penetration and growth of assigned categories through consultative sales activities. Provide product expertise and sales support for all aspects of the category. Support category specific product conversion activities and new item sales opportunities. Develop and present selling and relevant training materials. Demonstrate product use and/or menu applications at Market and Customer locations. Provide business solutions to top customers, passing potential leads to Business Solutions' team. Answer limited product questions from the TMs via phone or email. Provide limited support to TMs in selling activities for non-prioritized opportunities
Job Description
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Drive penetration and growth of assigned categories through consultative sales activities • Provide product expertise and sales support for all aspects of the category • Support category specific product conversion activities and new item sales opportunities • Develop and present selling and relevant training materials • Demonstrate product use and/or menu applications at Market and Customer locations • Provide business solutions to top customers, passing potential leads to Business Solutions' team • Answer limited product questions from the TMs via phone or email • Provide limited support to TMs in selling activities for non-prioritized opportunities QUALIFICATIONS • Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred • Related Experience: 5 years experience in COP category; must possess deep, comprehensive product knowledge in COP; culinary training beneficial • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Consultative selling skills preferred. Strong communication, presentation, and training skills required