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    Produce Category Manager - Los Angeles, United States - Boston MA

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    Boston MA Los Angeles, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Thursday, March 7, 2024
    About The Chefs' Warehouse
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (

    ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world's finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
    Mission:

    The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.
    Our C

    HEFS Values:

    Curious & Creative
    Hungry For Food & Results
    Forward Thinking & Flexible
    Salary k
    This position is in LA. Sign on bonus offered for relocation
    Position Summary

    :

    Responsible for the development and performance of all Produce sales activities in the assigned district.

    Staffs and directs a team of Produce Sales Specialists and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth of the Produce Category in line with company vision and values.

    Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the territory and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for Customers, Operations, Purchasing and Sales Associates.

    What You'll Do:

    Introducing successful New Products

    locally that are onboarded

    nationally

    when applicable.
    Support Sales Training

    and Food Show

    activities

    Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company Produce sales goals and profitability.

    Responsible for the performance and development of the Produce Sales Specialists to assist our Sales team in growth initiatives.
    Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
    Assists Sales Associates in preparation of proposals and presentations.
    Identify successful single-region products

    to advance the growth of the produce category.
    Develop and coordinate monthly sales promotions in alignment with Marketing schedule, RVP, Purchasing team and Director of Produce sourcing
    Develop & implement local go to market strategy for growth acceleration of the Produce Category

    Evaluate inventory stock against forecast and shelf life, identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory through transfers within network, promotions and bulk sale opportunities.

    Activities to ensure the development of Private Labels within this category to drive competitive advantage.
    Assist in

    Identif ication of

    innovative products and potential

    local

    suppliers

    in partnership with Purchasing team.
    Collaborate with Marketing and

    Director of Produce Sourcing

    to maximize value to the company.
    Rationalization of like/similar and special products within the company's portfolio based on performance, velocity and customer interest.
    Supplier Negotiations for the managed category

    in Partnership with the Director of Produce Sourcing:

    Achieving Target/Market-leading Costs
    Developing Rebate and other program development
    Securing Supplier Promotional Support
    Improving Payment/Cash Cycle Term.
    Supplier compliance activities for the

    Produce

    category.
    Cross-Functional Collaboration with:

    Logistics & Purchasing Teams:

    Set strategies and tactics for inventory procurement and movements with individuals accountable for daily execution.
    Supply Chain Managers:

    Collaborate to incorporate regional and local strategies and tactics for inventory levels, product loss/expiration, product availability, new product introduction and product rationalization.

    Operations:

    Implement local go to market strategies to accelerate growth of the produce category from penetration opportunities to new business development, storage and handling training
    About you:

    3-5 years of experience in sales and purchasing preferred.
    Experience with Microsoft Excel.
    Extensive experience in all aspects of Relationship Management.
    Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
    Entrepreneurial mindset with effective decision-making abilities.
    Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams.
    #LI-LP1
    The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
    Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
    Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
    Weekly pay
    Life Insurance
    5% above cost for our high-quality food products
    Employee discounts for travel and events
    401k

    The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

    Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

    We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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