Fresh Meat Specialist_

Suffield

**Position Overview**

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As the Perishable Sales Specialist, you will consult, advise, and direct retail customer base on the best practices to grow fresh market share and increase perishable revenue and profitability. The position will engage decision makers and Independent Retailers to assist with the sales and merchandising of meat categories as well as work to increase the volume of products and programs that the company offers.

**Job Description**

+ Full Time, Hybrid Role - Post Training

+ Location: North Hatfield, MA

**You will contribute by:**

+ Executing quarterly sell programs

+ Supporting Reset Activities, including new store/ re-design set-up

+ Providing regular Category Training on new items, merchandising and departmental best practices

+ Informing special activities, demand forecasts, product surveys and promotional bookings

+ Optimizing category assortment and closing key category voids in conjunction with Category Management and merchandising/ Procurement team(s)

+ Assisting Fresh department managers, owners, and/or supervisors with product selection, training on new products and proper merchandising, retails to establish proper gross profits for departments, assist writing ads using ad program, and maintain the product list with acceptable retails

+ Making routed individual store visits to assist retailers in achieving and maintaining a business relationship with the company, including problem solving, negotiating, and development of programs while securing integrity and trust between our company and the retailer

+ Selling special buy programs and the associated merchandising programs

+ Informing both the retailer and team of competitive activities both locally and nationally

+ Conducting sales of new programs and services; understanding and explaining the company's programs and services to the retailer's buyers/ representatives

+ Travel Required: Yes

**We offer:**

+ Weekly Pay

+ Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

+ Company matched 401K

+ PTO and Holiday Pay offered

+ Career Progression Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Health & Wellness program

+ Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

+ Employee Assistance Program

**We’re searching for candidates with:**

+ Understanding of all technical and managerial supermarket functions (all facets) – some wholesale knowledge (understanding of transportation, schedules, and equipment)

+ Knowledge of product procurement and vendor relations; perishable product (specifically meat) and supply chain knowledge

+ Excellent communication skills both oral and written, time management negotiating abilities, problem solving, interpersonal relationship, financials related to supermarkets P&L's

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent presentation skills; Ability to be flexible

+ Food Safety Certified or Food Safety Certification Eligible

**Years Of Experience**

+ 2-5: years of retail and wholesale perishables category experience

+ This job requires retail sales experience with Fresh Meat.

**Every person matters.**

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

_C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law._

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

**Qualifications**

Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

**Shift**

1st Shift (United States of America)

**Company**

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

**About Our Company**

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

**_Salary Range_**

$58,550-$76,220

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Sales - NE Independents

Job Family: Sales

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0682

Pay Range: $58,550 - $76,220

ReqID: R-256637