Category Specialist - Pastry & Bakery

Chef Middle East is growing and are looking for a Category Specialist experienced in Pastry & Bakery. The primary purpose of this position is to increase sales and penetration of the COP (Center of Plate) category by providing category expertise and selling both Pastry & Bakery .

Responsibilities:

• Provide product expertise and sales support for all aspects of the category including promotional opportunities, product information, suggested pricing & competitive information.
• Drive KPIs across Pastry & Bakery category.
• Assist in category growth by acquiring and providing marketing intelligence and customer feedback on product offerings, pricing, trends and innovations in the market; provide input into marketing / selling materials and events at the Market and assist Category Management with sourcing and inventory requirements.
• Supports sales team through demos and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross functional departments, as required.
• Help customers develop new menu ideas that are catered to fit their needs and capabilities.
• Assist Sales team in opening new accounts and penetrating existing accounts with product samplings and demos.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.
• Consultative selling skills preferred.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as solid interpersonal, presentation and training skills required.

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