Position: Center of Plate Specialist (Downtown/North Seattle)
About: Responsible for driving penetration and growth of assigned categories through consultative sales activities with targeted customers both independently and with Territory Managers. Provide product expertise and sales support for all aspects of the category including promotional opportunities, product information, suggested pricing, competitive information, and menu ideas. Develop and present selling and relevant training materials in conjunction with Category Management and Training functions. Assist in category growth by acquiring and providing marketing intelligence and customer feedback on product offerings, pricing, trends, and innovations in the market. Promote and provide business solutions to top customers, passing potential leads to Business Solutions team and facilitating a smooth transition. Answer limited product questions from the TMs and provide limited support to TMs in selling activities for non-prioritized opportunities.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; 5 years experience in COP category; must possess deep, comprehensive product knowledge in COP; culinary training beneficial. Consultative selling skills preferred. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as solid interpersonal, presentation, and training skills required. Foodservice experience preferred, but not required.
Benefits: health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance
