Job Details

Overview

Manager, Contract & Design - Business Solutions (100% Remote) role at US Foods involves engaging with 3rd party Contract & Design vendors to profitably grow equipment and supply category by identifying new business opportunities. Develop and enhance processes to ensure effective service levels and communications between US Foods and 3rd party design vendors. Connect, negotiate agreements, and serve as the conduit of communications between parties. Flexible work policy: The work for the Manager Contract and Design position is completely remote anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.

Responsibilities

• Identify, initiate, and develop new or incremental business through partnership between USF markets and Contract & Design vendors.
• Research and develop lists of potential customers. Make targeted sales calls and identify opportunities for category growth.
• Develop relationships and generate leads along with sales staff.
• Conduct periodic Vendor Business Reviews to identify customer needs as well as category gaps.
• Work with USF leadership and Contract & Design group to drive sales, marketing initiatives, and support
• Build and maintain close working relationships with USF market leadership, Field Sales, and Equipment & Supply Category Specialists to build awareness of, and focus on, the contract and design program.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for process and system improvements
• Participate in enterprise-wide projects including system changes, process development and customer impact initiatives
• Set and meet quality & productivity expectations with Field Sales Team to align with overall company goals
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Supervision: This individual will work cross functionally with other team members.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field; Contract & Design or related field experience required.
• 3 - 5 years experience in Contract & Design and Project Coordinator/Management
• Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word; experience using AS400 and the ability to effectively use Internet/Intranet software applications

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Ideal candidate has experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites.
• Overnight travel may be required to participate in training, meetings, or other company events.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proactive, problem-solver, effective communicator with multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation ability. Strong customer orientation. High energy, creativity, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

Controlled office environment. Limited physical activity, sitting/standing/walking/carrying less than 20 lbs.

This role includes an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please review the company benefits page at US Foods Careers.

Compensation

Base salary range: $75,000 - $120,000. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

The expected base rate for this role is between $75,000 - $120,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status