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Product and Sales Support Administrator
Product and Sales Support Administrator-March 2024
Wixom
Mar 17, 2025
ABOUT US FOODS
US Foods is a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and food service operators.
10,000+ employees
Food & Beverage, Information Technology
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About Product and Sales Support Administrator

  ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

  Join Our Community of Food People!

  COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!

  Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

  We help YOU make it! US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

  Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership, and great place to work!

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Act as the central point of contact for Area hub and market DCs for all internal sales inquiries related to product, specifications, availability, scheduling, and substitutions.

  Resolve external customer and internal sales questions in a timely manner, typically by phone, email, text or other necessary means either by determining answer on own or escalating to appropriate division / regional resources or external vendors, as required.

  Become subject matter expert in US Foods systems and tools to quickly and accurately answer inquiries including, but not limited to Prism, SmartDock, PIM/EPS.

  Execute sample policy to obtain samples for customers and/or Territory Managers

  Develop and maintain current knowledge and resources to be able to answer questions regarding, but not limited to product availability, delivery schedule, broker contact and line information, product information and specification, product selection and substitutes.

  Prioritize requests based on urgency and customer status.

  Develop broker and vendor contacts along with using internal resource pool to independently address and follow up on sales inquiries.

  Develop product category knowledge in order to suggest substitute product when necessary.

  REQUIREMENTS

  College degree or equivalent distribution or food service supply chain experience required.

  Minimum 2 years of purchasing, merchandising, sales or customer service experience is required, preferably in a foodservice distribution environment. Previous US. Foods experience preferred. PRISM skills preferred.

  Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word and Excel.

  Must be extremely organized, analytical and possess highly developed written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

  Must be external and internal customer service focused. Ability to research, escalate and follow up on inquires with a great sense of urgency including times when that communication requires input from internal resources not located in the same building.

  Must have the ability to overcome objections and obstacles with a solution based attitude.

  BASIC PURPOSE

  Supports division sales by addressing and resolving Territory Manager (TM), District Sales Manager (DSM), Chain Account Manager, Healthcare Manager and Major Account Manager questions and requests in a timely manner while utilizing detailed knowledge of U.S. Foods products, systems and tools. Primary liaison between Area or Distribution Centers (DCs) Sales, Buyers, and Category Management as it relates to customer resolution activities. Works closely with the division departments, particularly purchasing and category management, to support efforts with vendors and suppliers to communicate important information.

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  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 employees 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, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

  US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

  US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

  EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

  EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

  Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

  US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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