Bid Sales Manager

Bid Sales Manager

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in contractual, bid sales, K-12, and nutrition management or distribution
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• High attention to detail and fact-based decision making
• Strong customer orientation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Up to 20% of overnight travel may be required
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid evaluation, preparation, and submittal process
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with current and potential accounts through personal visits, food shows, conventions and bid related seminars
• Work with vendors/brokers to attain special pricing and to provide other products information as needed by the bid accounts
• Maximize account profitability by ensuring compliance with agreed upon pricing and account receivable terms
• Understand key financial basics, cost pricing and budgets and provide sensible financial analysis
• Participate in the contract audit process to ensure compliance
• Follow up on any accounts receivable issues as needed
• Manage school product portfolio and monitor usage by the requesting account
• Conduct weekly Bid Team meetings and identify opportunities for increased profit
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Foodservice experience
• K-12 distribution experience