Sales Specialist, Non-Foods for US Foods in Perth Amboy, NJ

Responsible for aiding the sales force in their day-to-day activities by answering questions and/or consultation. Also, the efforts of the specialist to furnish information promptly will result in a better level of trust between specialist and sales person. Demonstrate products to Customers either through meeting(s) with Territory Manager and their Customer(s) or by calling on Customers independently. Provide consulting expertise to Customers on the features, advantages and benefits of nonfoods products and brands. Demonstrate the product, describing its features and benefits, produce and distribute hand-outs containing pertinent information (product codes, promotional opportunities, suggested prices, etc.). Trains Territory Managers through preparation and dissemination of printed materials, sales meetings (general and regional), and one-on-one work in the field, sales techniques, product benefits, and new products. Assist buyers, brokers and vendors, to forecast inventory needs, chart trends, fill special orders, price large-volume sales, source products, and discuss inventory additions. Monitors issues regarding product quality advises buyers of problems or concerns whenever necessary. Identify conversion opportunities to move products away from non-preferred suppliers to the Private and Signature Product lines. ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***