Bid Manager – K12 Corporate (Indianapolis)
Core
Primary contact for US Foods' K-12 and cooperative customers, driving operational excellence, customer retention, profitable growth, and long-term partnerships.
Role type
Account Manager (K-12 Foodservice)
Builds
Long-term partnerships and profitable growth for K-12 and cooperative foodservice accounts
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, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Preferred skills
Foodservice industry experience, managing K12 education customer segments, master distributor agreements, pricing coordination, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Responsibilities
Manage portfolio of K-12 and cooperative accounts; maintain customer contact through business reviews and visits; develop account strategies for growth and penetration; support menu planning and forecasting; manage forecasts and inventory needs; monitor product mix and compliance; analyze sales trends and contract compliance; represent company at industry events
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC