Food Service Sales Manager

1413569, No, 6930, 3921, 1, 0.0, 0.0, 09-Jun-2026, Food Service Sales Manager, CM Boston, MA (2574), 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 more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Positions Details:

• Compensation: 80K - 100K Base Salary + 20% Bonus Potential!
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (with flexibility to meet the needs of the business)
• Car allowance and mileage reimbursement (Car Data Program)
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• 75% Travel based on business needs
• Territory: the food service sales manager must be available to cover and travel to Albany NY, Boston MA, Providence RI, and Hartford CT to visit customer locations, based on business needs. The FSSM can live in any of these these 4 cities but must be available to travel to other locations and visit customer businesses.

Position Summary:

Foodservice is a critical component of Core-Mark's offer to the convenience retail channel. As the Food Service Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and promoting our food service initiatives by working with local sales groups to educate and advise current and potential customers on how to enter the foodservice business or improve their current foodservice offering.

A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated the ability to maintain knowledge of food service trends, educate on food service practices, and contribute to the quality that we provide to our vendors and customers. This role is a Foodservice Ambassador and promotes and advocates for all Private Brand Sales/Marketing Efforts and Foodservice Promotions. A successful candidate must possess strong leadership and presentation skills - both written and oral and be able to effectively lead brands discussions with knowledge and brand acumen and approach activities in an enthusiastic manner.

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of all new and existing food programs, including but not limited to: training demonstrations, menu/recipe development, processing of all necessary documentation, securing equipment needs, and managing inventory.
• In-field training and consultation with strategic accounts recommending foodservice growth strategies around new product information, preparation methods, merchandising and display equipment while advising on marketing, pricing, and profitability.
• Maintaining and learning knowledge of food service products, practices, and trends.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal partners.
• Partner with Purchasing Department to manage inventory, weekly and monthly demands for Key Program components and Programs
• Conduct weekly field visits with suppliers and sales team to identify opportunities and present Core-Mark Food Service Programs to key customer base.
• Coordinate and participate at Regional and National Trade Shows for all Food Related Initiatives.
• Manage food and beverage cutting/demonstrations both on-site and off-site, including scheduling and preparing food service sample kits.
• Participate and present in sales meetings to build product sell-through strategy and execute business action plans to support CoreMark's growth objectives.
• Partner with Corporate Foodservice Strategy and Growth team to help develop and optimize our proprietary brand portfolio and its activation at respective OpCo. Provide real-time feedback and input to brands performance - successes and challenges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation, cooking and equipment use.
• Detail minded and organized, with an ability to build a weekly schedule to support 80% field visits and 20% program support.
• Solutions-minded with an ability to analyze and critically evaluate situations.
• Ability to learn computer programs, systems, and new technology solutions as they relate to the position.
• General knowledge of food safety standards including basic HACCP practice and cold-chain integrity, transporting of perishable foods, and maintain Serv-Safe certification.
• Ability to dissect foodservice sales reports and present findings, opportunities, and headwinds to Director of Sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skill set with a demonstrated ability to conduct professional, results driven customer presentations.

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• 146730BR, 355 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut (CT), 1st Shift, Full Time, 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., • Minimum of 2 years working experience in foodservice industry through food brokerage, food equipment sales, and/or chef background.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer-facing sales experience and project management
• Ability to travel on a daily basis within assigned territory and occasional training/conferences.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word., Core-Mark, Sales, • 4 year college degree or culinary certificate/degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with leading, training and developing sales professionals is preferred.
• 1-2 years of COGNOS or Power BI experience is a plus, Massachusetts,

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada., Click Here for Benefits Information