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Hispanic Food Specialist
Performance Food Group
Location not stated
2 days ago
60,000 – 65,000
- Pension
2 days ago
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Position Details- The Hispanic Food Specialist drives sales growth and expands market share within the Hispanic food segment. Responsible for developing strong relationships with customers, identifying business opportunities, and providing product expertise.
- Bilingual in English & Spanish is required.
- 2 years of related work experience within foodservice industry(restaurant work, chef, sous chef, food brand ambassador, food distribution inside sales, or food distribution customer service)
- This role serves as a subject matter expert on Hispanic cuisine. Knowledge and experience with Latin / Hispanic foods is strongly preferred.
- Uses consultative selling, business development, and customer service skills.
- 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
Responsible for sales and profitability growth of theHispanic food segment in the Fairfield, OH geography. May include, but not limited to: order taking, order processing, order guide maintenance, pricing maintenance within guidelines set by the sales manager, accounts receivable monitoring of assigned accounts. Works to develop strong relationships with customers, identifies business opportunities, and provides product expertise. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Profitable growth of assigned customers in terms of increasing line item penetration, gross profit dollars per drop increases and overall increase in customer base.
- Responsible for account penetration and product presentations to customers.
- Responsible to partner with restaurant operators, distributors, and internal sales teams to promote Hispanic food products.
- Will assist sales representatives to bring in new business.
- Presentation of ongoing promotions to accounts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Click Here for Benefits InformationRequired Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience1-2 years Sales / Marketing or related area
Valid Drivers License
Bilingual in English & Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
Associates or 2-year technical degree in Sales, Marketing, Culinary Arts, or related area2 years of related work experience within foodservice industry (restaurant work, chef, sous chef, food brand ambassador, food distribution inside sales, or food distribution customer service)
Knowledge and experience with Hispanic food / Latin cuisine
Understanding of sales performance metrics and reports
Strong communication and negotiation skills
EEO Statement
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) ourEEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law"poster andsupplement; and (3) thePay Transparency Policy Statement.- Compensation: 60,000-65,000
- Job Category: Sales
- Address Line 1: 3765 Port Union Road
- State: Ohio
Hispanic Food Specialist · Performance Food Group