Category Specialist

1 month ago


Remote, Oregon, United States Sysco Full time

Job Description

Category Specialist

Bicester - Remote

£26,053 plus Bonus £6000 Per Annum+ brilliant rewards and recognition scheme

​​​​We are currently recruiting a talented and results driven Category Specialist to join our busy contact centre team. Working just Mon-Fri, with no weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To drive profitable sales growth by managing inbound and outbound contacts with our customers to promote Fresh Direct products and services within specific categories
  • Add value to every customer contact, by proactively identifying, negotiating, and converting share of wallet opportunities
  • Work collaboratively with the Category Team to fully utilise our product range and supplier base to realise opportunities
  • Maintain a detailed knowledge of key suppliers and competitor strategies and activities
  • Have expert knowledge of category range, recent trends, product availability and proactively support to reduce stock at risk
  • Capture accurate information on system and supporting tools (SAP, CRM)
  • Maintaining knowledge of category and product range and developments

What we are looking for;

  • Outstanding phone-based selling skills (both cold calling and prospect development) with the ability to build rapport with ease
  • Previous sales experience within foodservice or a real 'foodie' who can relate to customers' needs
  • An ability to pro-actively manage a broad pipeline of work
  • Excellent literacy and communication skills – phone and email
  • Results orientated, successfully delivering against targets in a competitive marketplace

What you'll get:

  • Equipment provided
  • A competitive salary
  • Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
  • Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
  • Recognition awards and Incentives
  • Pension
  • Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
  • And much more....

There's a lot on offer, so what are you waiting for? Apply now

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.



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