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The H.T. Hackney Co.
Food Service Specialist
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
$36,528 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
The H.T. Hackney Co. is one of the largest wholesale grocery distribution companies in the country, with a distribution network of over 20,000 customers in 22 states. Our services include not only product distribution but also retail space management, foodservice solutions and vendor partner programs. Our customer base is primarily convenience stores as well as independent grocery stores, restaurants and vending companies. If you are looking for a rewarding career, you have come to the right place. We have been serving customers with integrity and reliability for over 130 years and are looking for employees to join us in continuing our tradition of exceptional customer service. This position is for the Carbondale, IL area.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Foodservice Director and Sales Manager, our Foodservice Specialists will support food service sales through effective marketing/merchandising of all food service programs, from retail foodservice to food -producing equipment. Our specialist will also be responsible for leading and working with a group of Sales Representative professionals across particular sales territories of the Distribution Center's coverage area.Duties include:
Calling on target accounts provided by Foodservice Director. Work closely with designated H.T. Hackney Sales Consultants Establish & maintain working relationship with customers and prospective customers. Assess, along with your director, solutions for retailers' needs. Offer suggestions and guidance to retailers to help grow their business. Utilize the online Foodservice Ordering site and Foodservice Ordering Guides. Sample products, cooking products, and training your retailers on our food programs. Assist with POS and Signage to promote foodservice programs at retail locations.Position Requirements:
Sales experience required, with experience in foodservice distribution, retail, or the convenience store channel- preferred
- Strong communication skills Proven history of building, creating and/or training successful teams Excellent negotiation skills and problem-solving abilities Willingness to travel (driving) to retail locations and areas within your coverage (roughly 2 hour drive radius)
- Company vehicle provided with gas card
- Microsoft Office skills required (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)