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Performance Food Group · United States

# Area Manager Center of the Plate Specialist

United States Manager or lead 

Listed on Performance Food Group’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### We Deliver the Goods
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

### Position Purpose

Responsible for promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands the changes in market conditions and the impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, which requires making purchasing decisions and leverage buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos.

Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage
- Building relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.
- Support sales by providing education, training and demonstration of COP items, as necessary.
- Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: Under a day
- Location: United States[Apply on Performance Food Group’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=26350&siteid=6930&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1437927)

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