Location: Elizabeth,NJ, USA
107222BRJob Title:Center of the Plate, Specialist FoodserviceLocation:Performance Metro NY (0610)Job Description:We Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose: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.Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnageBuilding relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.Support sales by providing education, training and demonstration of COP items, as necessary.Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers.Performs other related duties as assigned.Req Number:107222BRAddress Line 1:1 IKEA DriveJob Location:Elizabeth, New Jersey (NJ)Shift:1st ShiftFull Time / Part Time:Full TimeEEO Statement: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 ( .Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or Equivalent1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.Previous Center of Plate (COP) experience.Division:Performance FoodserviceJob Category:ProcurementPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Sales/marketing, business or related area.2-4 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.Previous Center of Plate (COP) experience.Address Line 2:Cn6070State:New JerseyCompany Description:Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Benefits:Click Here for Benefits Information (