Specialist, Product

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Position Summary:

Executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans as defined by the division.

What you will do:

• Interfaces and collaborates with internal and external customers, brokers, and vendors to achieve sales and margin goals.

• Provides consultative selling services on product category with Customer Development Specialist (CDS) and customers as requested to achieve category goals.

• Analyzes relevant reports to understand the sales Market or Region key performance indicators and category impact and resources that drive effective decision-making.

• Develops action plans to achieve category goals for the assigned Market, Region or Division.

• Develops and utilizes training modules to plan and execute sales product training.

• Analyzes sales reports, market trends and forecasts to identify segments and account targets. Identifies and presents product and produce trend information to internal and external customers. 

• Develops relationships with key customers to provide product expertise and product marketing trends.

• Participates in food shows, and other related shows and activities, presenting product information in support of strategic plans.

• Attends and contributes to meetings and activities as requested in support of identified needs and Market, Region or Division meetings as appropriate.

• Provides input into the creation, measurement and execution of the marketing and management of product related expenses and resources. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work: 

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor degree plus two years previous product, marketing, or internal sales experience -or- six years previous product, marketing, or internal sales experience in lieu of a bachelor degree.

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or other related field preferred.

• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy required.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications;

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and recourse, and time management skills.

• Must be able to read, interpret and execute plans and instructions.

• Must have detailed knowledge of product and market trends and the link to business goals.

• Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and individual CDS and be able to prioritize and schedule and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Observe legal and safety procedures. 

Position Summary:

Executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans as defined by the division.

Essential Functions:

• Interfaces and collaborates with internal and external customers, brokers, and vendors to achieve sales and margin goals.

• Provides consultative selling services on product category with District Sales Representative (DSR) and customers as requested to achieve category goals.

• Analyzes relevant reports to understand the sales Market or Region key performance indicators and category impact and resources that drive effective decision-making.

• Develops action plans to achieve category goals for the assigned Market, Region or Division.

• Develops and utilizes training modules to plan and execute sales product training.

• Analyzes sales reports, market trends and forecasts to identify segments and account targets. Identifies and presents product and produce trend information to internal and external customers