Job Description

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The National Sales Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administrative activities of assigned National Accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gathering and compiling key data / account information for dept. (NIR Forms, New customer / account set up, etc.)
Making proactive decisions that positively affect customer service levels and profitability, to include monitoring customer specific inventory and making replenishment/product recommendations based on customer needs. Assist in managing slow and dead inventory reducing spoilage and driving alignment on product assortment and minimizing prop skus. Minimize and manage recoveries and drop shipments-reducing costs to budgeted or assigned levels.
Monitor contractual assumptions with customer actuals, supporting sales team in addressing any shortfalls to ensure contractual commitments are achieved.
Participate in CI work focused on new CBS model and reporting, communication, and executional alignment across functions.
Support special assignments as assigned by the VP with particular note of the roll out of the CBS model, which drives significant cost reduction across the national sales organization.
Working with Corporate Account Coordinators and Corporate Account Executives on inventory management and communication to markets, areas and relevant functions specifically, monitoring inventory for multi-million dollar accounts ( Ave portfolio of plus $100 m)
Working with Dept. Management on reviewing procedures/ projects as necessary
Assisting with new account roll outs that require handling sensitive information, contractual documents, while processing and supporting incentive payments.
Assisting with order guide maintenance as directed driving EB sales leading to increased EBITDA
Develop a strong working relationship with all associates and key contacts with assigned accounts
Providing back-up coverage to Corporate Account Coordinators and Corporate Account Executives when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: Bachelor degree in related field preferred.

Related Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in customer service, administration or inventory management in distribution is required
Foodservice distribution background is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong multi-tasking and organization skills are essential
Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Word)
Working knowledge of US Foods' proprietary applications preferred.
Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to leverage relationships to achieve business goals.
Strong collaboration skills and willingness to take direction and achieve professional growth thru ongoing coaching.