About the position
PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries. This position provides administrative support to the Director(s), National Accounts who are responsible for maintaining and growing the National Account chain/segment business. Support includes supplier contract distribution, new item and vendor setup, pricing, Limited Time Offers (LTO) or promotions and new menu communications, brands conversion, rebate/administrative fee calculation and processing, and problem resolution. Sales support duties include request for proposal (RFP) preparation, compiling data for business reviews, ad hoc reporting requests, and sales presentations. Utilize and leverage the organization's many information/reporting systems (e.g., Foodstar, Gemini, Data Warehouse, Silvon, Master Data Catalog, and Vendor Repository) to ensure accurate information is provided for decision making. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative sales support to the Director(s), National Accounts including account management and sales support tasks.
- Ensures supplier pricing and contract compliance; investigates price discrepancies and works with other corporate departments to ensure correct product and vendor setup.
- Processes reports for a variety of tasks using the internal information reporting systems; manages reporting request from customers.
- Prepares sales and service data for business reviews and assists with completion of request for proposals (RFPs).
- Communicates Limited Time Offers (LTO) and promotional information to operating companies.
- Posts supplier contracts and other information to company intranet for distribution.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
- 1-2 years' experience in admin support within sales and marketing or related area.
Nice-to-haves
- Associates/2-year technical in sales, marketing or related area
- 2-4 years' experience in admin support within sales and marketing or related area within foodservice industry.
Benefits
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K Employer Matching
- Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off
