Bid Manager – K12 Corporate (West Coast)
Core
Primary contact for US Foods' K-12 and cooperative customers, driving operational excellence, customer retention, profitable growth, and long-term partnerships.
Role type
Bid Manager (K12 Corporate)
Builds
Customer success programs, account strategies, and forecasting for school-year menu planning and key demand periods.
Domain
Foodservice / K-12 Education
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Contract management, quantitative and qualitative research data analysis, negotiation, problem solving, fact-based decision making, account strategy development
Preferred skills
Foodservice industry experience, managing K12 education customer segments, master distributor agreements, pricing coordination, influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage portfolio of K-12 and cooperative accounts; maintain regular customer contact through business reviews and visits; serve as liaison between customers, vendors, and internal teams; develop account strategies to expand sales and strengthen penetration; support menu planning and forecasting; manage forecasts and inventory needs; monitor product mix and stocking agreements; analyze sales trends and contract compliance; partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues; represent company at industry events.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC