Specialist, Non Foods

Company Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more.

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.

Safe and inclusive working environment, culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Responsible for the growth and margin increase in paper and disposables, cups and lids, and non‑food item classes for various OpCos. Provide product education and sales training to Account Executives, Customer Service and Sales Management. Evaluate inventory to ensure optimal product mix for customers and ease of selling. Communicate with suppliers and assist in implementing joint benefit programs. Function as a team member within the department and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Grow sales and increase gross profit margins in the specified item classes.
• Work closely with Non‑Foods Merchandising Manager(s) and within corporate purchasing programs including earned‑income programs.
• Minimize cost of goods by negotiating with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Provide merchandising support to sales by preparing bids, offering product training, recommending pricing strategies, and planning promotions.
• Design training aids for the education of Account Executives, Customer Service Representatives, and Merchandise Managers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in non‑foods (disposables and smallwares), sales and/or purchasing within the food service industry.