Category Sales Specialist - Fresh Meat
Category Sales Specialist - Fresh Meat
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$ 68640 - 76990
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$68640 - $76990Position Overview
Keep our communities fed.Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families neighbors and communities. Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families neighbors and communities.
As a Category Sales Specialist - Fresh Meat you will consult with and advise our retail customer base on best practices to grow market share increase perishable revenue and improve profitability. This role involves direct engagement with decision-makers and Independent Retailers to support sales and merchandising efforts across perishable categories while increasing participation in company products and programs.
Job Description
Full-Time Role
Location: Rancho Cordova CA area
You will contribute by:
Executing quarterly sell programs
Supporting reset activities including new store and redesign set-ups
Providing regular category training on new items merchandising and departmental best practices
Informing special activities demand forecasts product surveys and promotional bookings
Optimizing category assortments and addressing key category voids in collaboration with Category Management and Merchandising/Procurement teams
Assisting department managers owners and/or supervisors with product selection training merchandising and retail pricing to establish proper gross profits
Writing ads using the ad program and maintaining product lists with acceptable retails
Making routed store visits to support retailers in strengthening their business relationship with our company through problem solving program development and trust-building
Selling special buy programs and associated merchandising plans
Monitoring and communicating competitive activities both locally and nationally
Presenting and selling new programs and services while educating retailer buyers and representatives on our offerings
Traveling frequently to retail store locations
Were searching for candidates with:
Background in meat categories with experience in retail wholesale or vendor environments
Strong understanding of perishable product supply chains and supermarket operations
Sales experience is preferred
Familiarity with wholesale functions such as transportation logistics scheduling and equipment
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work independently in the field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Food Safety Certification is required or must be eligible for certification
Ability to work independently and manage a hybrid schedule of store visits and remote work
Willingness and ability to travel frequently up to 60%
2-5 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Environment:
Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
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.
Qualifications
Associate Degree - General Studies Bachelors Degree - General StudiesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLCAbout 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 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 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 Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
