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The Bid Sales Manager is responsible for managing the bid evaluation process which includes preparation for presentations and submitting agreements and contracts. The leader is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive customer relationships. The role also leads the customer support for assigned bid accounts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage the bid evaluation, preparation, and submittal process
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Establish and maintain positive relationships with current and potential accounts through personal visits, food shows, conventions and bid related seminars
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Work with vendors/brokers to attain special pricing and to provide other products information as needed by the bid accounts
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Maximize account profitability by ensuring compliance with agreed upon pricing and account receivable terms
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Understand key financial basics, cost pricing and budgets and provide sensible financial analysis.
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Participate in the contract audit process to ensure compliance.
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Follow up on any accounts receivable issues as needed.
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Manage school product portfolio and monitor usage by the requesting account
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Conduct weekly Bid Team meetings and identify opportunities for increased profit
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Other duties as assigned by manager
SUPERVISION:
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Bid Account Manager(s) and Bid Coordinator(s)
RELATIONSHIPS
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Internal: Area Staff, Merchandising, Replenishment, Finance, Operations
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External: Bid Account Customers, Vendors, Brokers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in contractual, bid sales, K-12, and nutrition management or distribution
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Must possess a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
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High attention to detail and fact-based decision making
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Strong customer orientation
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Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
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Up to 20% of overnight travel may be required
EDUCATION
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Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
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N/A
LICENSES
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N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Foodservice experience
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K-12 distribution experience
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Standard required physical activities including length of time performing each activity.
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:
STAND: OCCASIONALLY
WALK: OCCASIONALLY
DRIVE: OCCASIONALLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): NEVER
51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): NEVER
51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 1: NEVER
CLIMB/BALANCE: NEVER
STOOP/SQUAT: NEVER
KNEEL: NEVER
BEND: NEVER
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS 2: OCCASIONALLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 4: CONTINUOUSLY
1 (Push/Pull: Dolly, cartons and boxes)
2 (Grasp Objects: Boxes and cartons)
3 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes and dolly)
4 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$75,000 - $120,000
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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What We Do
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.
With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.
US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.
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