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. - Foodservice experience preferred. - UAE Driver's License