Job Locations

US-UT-Salt Lake City

Job ID 2024-5721 Overview

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus. With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer: An amazing company culture! * Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire. * ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k). * Paid vacations, paid holidays. * Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking. * Coverage under State Sick Leave. * 100% Pre-Paid College Tuition for employees and their dependents. * Employee assistance program (EAP). Additional Compensation Details: * $65k - $80k annually Dependent on Experience and Location of Role * 90-day performance-based raise * Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Responsibilities

Schedule Monday through Friday, day shift The Role This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of produce sales to insure satisfactory sales and profits for the company. Addressing the needs and ensuring the satisfaction of our customers. This includes assigned customers, as well as the accounts of other company salespersons. Essential Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To * Maintain a sound working knowledge of all markets and growing conditions. * Make presentations of profitable programs to potential and existing customers. * Notify and assist buyers, operations, and sales support persons by communication of customer's needs and preferences. * Maintain effective, professional relationships with restaurant owners, retailers, vendors, and fellow employees. * Organize and aid with special sales and promotions. * Participate in special projects deemed necessary to the operation and well-being of the company. * Responsible for individual accounts sales and gross profit. * Make sure all orders are submitted before scheduled cut off times. * Responsible for processing and turning in credit memos, responsibility forms and other job-related paperwork within the set time lines.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience * 1+ years of work experience in food sales OR as a chef. * Must have thorough knowledge and expertise of produce commodities and be capable of providing expert consulting to current and potential customers. * Excellent interpersonal human relations, emotional intelligence, and teaming skills. * Accuracy with paperwork, figures, with a high attention to detail. * Excellent follow-through. * The ability to work well independently and be self-driven. * Literate in MS Office Suite. * Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and safe driving record. * Ability to use your own vehicle as transportation to client sites. (All mileage will be reimbursed at the federal level) * Exceptional phone skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience * 2+ years, business-to-business outside sales experience in the produce, grocery, or restaurant industry. * Have a proven track record of strong sales and customer... For full info follow application link.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Adminis tration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.