K-12 Sales Specialist (Food Broker)

Job description

SUMMARY: The Affinity Group Segment Specialist (K-12) is responsible for planning and executing a customized sales strategy for their unique segment of K-12 and education accounts. This position is deeply knowledgeable in key account segment and builds and maintains close relationships with the Food Service Directors and the Chefs at all assigned operators. The Segment Specialist (K-12) is always available to their clients, contacting them on a regular basis, participating in local functions, cutting/demonstrating products, training and educating the key personnel and always working to better understand their product needs. Duties and Responsibilities: - Designs and implements customized sales strategies, in conjunction with the Director of K12 , aimed at their segment of key accounts. - Works closely with the entire sales force and openly discusses go to market strategies, competitive reconnaissance, successes, and challenges. - Stays up-to-date and knowledgeable about the operators in their account segment and acts as a resource and solution provider for their customers. - Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the key distributors in the local market in order to gain buy in and supp...