Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Support the execution of the Foodservice Division's School annual business plan with responsibilities for bid management and commodity processing. This includes: bid management, support and training for both Rich Products and broker School managers. Support K - 12 segment with ongoing training of USDA regulations, policies along with states standards and regulations; manage training and process of record keeping (Processor Link). This is is a remote opportunity

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

BIDS/AWARDS

• Process school district broker bids with 100% accuracy
• approves bids w/in Director, Sales (K-12) guidelines
• escalates to Revenue Manager (K-12) when outside guidelines
• Directly managing the bid process by interfacing with Tier 1 and 2 school districts level and distributor contacts where warranted.
• Manage the commodity allocation by drawing down balances and executing to States requirements/regulations
• Ensure associates and brokers respond to bids within submission deadlines
• Process sales deals for all bids won and ensure brokers do the same for their respective bids
• Support projects utilizing Interflex and Bid award to better capture market shareto grow base business and secure new business
• Attend key state bid meetings and industry events

ANALYSIS

• Evaluate market conditions and competitive intelligence to successfully deploy right pricing for school year in conjunction with K-12 sales leadership, category marketing and revenue management trade strategy

ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING

• Generates monthly, quarterly K-12 segment performance for Director, Sales (K-12) review/decisions - this is for both commodities and commercial school bids
• Act as a contact for Processor Link (Fidelis):
  • Support customer projects utilizing Processor Link (Fidelis)to better capture market shareto grow base business and secure new business
• Train brokers and associates on commodities and state processes
• Support trainings (on commodity process) and new product launches (SEPDS/USDA approval) to grow and create new volume

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required (in business management, finance, economics, marketing or related field)
• MBA preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a customer facing role with proven problem-solving skills and proven experience in solid application of attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with fluctuating volume in workload and ability to meet tight deadlines; demonstrated ability to be flexible
• Demonstrated basic analytical skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to include strong presentation skills
• Strong PC proficiency to include comprehensive Microsoft Office software competency including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Intermediate Excel user (experience in SAP related to invoicing components and orders, G2, Processor Link, Power BI and Blacksmith a plus)
• Ability to travel as needed to support School Segment, Division Meetings/Food Shows/Industry Events #CORP123

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries around the world. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader in the food industry with a focus on everything that family makes possible.