<p>Job Description</p> <p>Position Purpose:</p> <p>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 leverage 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.</p> <p>Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage </li><li>Building relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers. </li><li>Support sales by providing education, training and demonstration of COP items, as necessary. </li><li>Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage. </li><li>Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p> <p>1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within the foodservice industry.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelors Degree in Sales/marketing, business or related area.</p> <p>2-4 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.</p>