Perishable Sales Specialist - Bakery

** Position Overview
** Keep our communities fed

Our focus is simple but meaningful - from our distribution centers to our offices, every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities

As a Perishable Sales Specialist you will consult, advise, and direct retail customer base on the best practices to grow market share and increase perishable revenue and profitability  You will engage decision makers and Independent Retailers to assist with the sales and merchandising of Perishable Categories as well as work to increase the volume of products and programs that the company offers

** Job Description*
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** Full Time, Hybrid Role*
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* Location:

May be based anywhere within the New England region, with regular travel throughout New England and New York *
* ** You will contribute by:*
* + Executing quarterly sell programs

+ Supporting reset activities, including new store and re design set ups

+ Providing regular category training on new items, merchandising, and departmental best practices

+ Communicating special activities, demand forecasts, product surveys, and promotional bookings

+ Optimizing category assortment and closing key category voids in partnership with Category Management and Merchandising/Procurement teams

+ Assisting department managers, owners, and/or supervisors with product selection; training on new products and proper merchandising; establishing appropriate retail pricing to achieve gross profit goals; assisting with ad writing using the ad program; and maintaining product lists with acceptable retails

+ Conducting routed individual store visits to support retailers in achieving and maintaining strong business relationships, including problem solving, negotiating, and program development, while ensuring integrity and trust between the company and retailer

+ Selling special buy programs and associated merchandising programs

+ Communicating competitive activities to both retailers and internal teams at the local and national level

+ Selling new programs and services, and clearly explaining the company's programs and services to retailer buyers and representatives

+ Traveling frequently to retail store locations

** We're searching for candidates with:*
* + Understanding of technical and managerial supermarket functions across all facets

+ Some wholesale knowledge, including transportation, schedules, and equipment

+ Knowledge of product procurement and vendor relations, with strong perishable product and supply chain expertise

+ Strong knowledge of Bakery operations, merchandising, products, and industry best practices required

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, negotiating abilities, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and financial acumen related to supermarket P&Ls

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

+ Strong presentation skills

+ Ability to be flexible

+ A valid driver's license

+ Food Safety Certified or Food Safety Certification eligible

+ The ability to travel between stores and stay overnight, if required

** Environment:*
* + Office :
Office Temperature  65F to 75F

** We offer:*
* + Weekly Pay

+ Benefits available from day 1  medical, dental, vision, and more

+ Company matched 401k

+ PTO and Holiday Pay offered

+ Career Progression Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Health & Wellness program

+ Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

+ Employee Assistance Program

** Every person matters *
* We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters

** The Fine Print*
* This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment  This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only  Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require  This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers

LI Hybrid

** Qualifications
* * Associate Degree   General Studies, Bachelor's Degree   General Studies

** Shift
* * 1st Shift  United States of America

** Company
* * C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

** About Our Company*
* C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States  Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products  C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast  We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC  C&S Wholesale Grocersis an Equal Opportunity Employer  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…