Latin Specialist

Job Description

We deliver the goods across America’s food distribution system with a safe and inclusive environment built on rewards, recognition, and respect.

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K 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 promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands the changes in market conditions and the impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, which requires making purchasing decisions and leveraging buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos.

Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross‑functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage
• Build relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers
• Support sales by providing education, training, and demonstration of COP items as necessary
• Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within the Latin food service industry
• Previous Center of Plate (COP) experience
• Must live within the geographical area of the region
• Valid and good standing Driver's license
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check