Field Support Specialist: Food Services

Provide Field Support for a leading food distributorThis flexible, relationship-focused gig involves local travel to customer locations for appointments during daytime hours, fact-finding, and providing insights.**This is not an offer of employment. It is an opportunity to enter into a business-to-business relationship with Arise.**What it takes to succeed:· Must be located in the Washington D.C./Arlington, VA area with reliable transportation to client locations· Ability to create and maintain business relationships· High school diploma or equivalent· Background check requiredSkills necessary:· Experience in the food service industry (i.e. restaurant management/ownership, food and beverage management, inventory management, purchasing) with strong knowledge of food service operations· Sales, account management, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required· Strong interpersonal and communication skills· Ability to build trust and rapport with business contacts· Comfortable initiating and leading in-person meetings· Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage time independently· Professional presence and attention to detail· Familiarity with basic data collection and reportingWhat your business will be doing:· Review client contracts between a global food distributor and their customers to understand terms, pricing, and product offerings· Meet with client procurement/buying contacts in person to gather information on current purchasing habits· Ask targeted questions to identify opportunities to increase spend and leverage available discounts· Report findings back to the food distributor to support customer growth and improve compliance spend· Complete a set number of customer visits per week, with flexibility to schedule around your life· Use your own vehicle for travelNo degree necessary – This great opportunity for anyone who is ready to invest in themselves and work hard on their own terms! Sign up and run your own business or work as an agent for a Service Partner company already on the platform.