Category Manager - Beverage

Cheney Brothers is a premier foodservice distributor known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture. With a workforce of over 3,000 dedicated associates, Cheney Brothers has established itself as a leader in the food distribution industry. As a company deeply invested in the success of its employees, Cheney Brothers offers a supportive work environment that promotes growth, learning, and collaboration. Team members benefit from world-class leadership, comprehensive benefits, and continuous career development opportunities. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, rewarding, and respectful workplace where every employee's contribution is valued. As an industry leader, Cheney Brothers continuously invests in its future by nurturing talent and adapting to the evolving needs of the foodservice market.

The role of Center-of-the-Plate (COP) Sales Representative at Cheney Brothers is integral to the company’s mission of delivering high-quality food products at competitive prices. This position focuses on promoting sales within the center-of-the-plate category, which includes essential protein products pivotal to foodservice operations. A key responsibility of the COP Sales Representative is to collaborate with vendors to secure the lowest possible costs for quality products. This requires a strong understanding of market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain dynamics. The individual in this role may also be tasked with procurement decisions, leveraging purchasing power based on tonnage across individual or grouped operating companies (OpCos). Beyond procurement, this position supports the sales team by providing product education, training, and demonstrations, ensuring that both internal teams and customers possess a deep understanding of COP products. The COP Sales Representative works collaboratively within the department and across different functions, contributing to the company’s overall success. This role offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and many other perks. Employees can expect growth opportunities while performing essential work that supports America’s food distribution system. Cheney Brothers values diversity and inclusion, maintaining a safe and respectful working environment where recognition and rewards are part of the culture. This role is perfect for someone passionate about the foodservice industry, skilled in negotiation, vendor relationship management, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team-oriented company.