Full Time Sales & Buying Specialist

Kin's Farm Market; Richmond; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

20% discount at Kin’s Farm Market

Hands-on training and mentorship

Experience across the supply chain

Close-knit family-owned team

Job summary

Greenfield Produce Ltd. in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Sales and Buying Specialist. This full-time role blends wholesale sales with buying and inbound logistics to support Kin’s Farm Market stores and wholesale customers.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you’ll grow accounts, source produce, negotiate terms, and coordinate with carriers and customs brokers. A strong track record in wholesale and supply chain is essential.

Qualifications

• proven wholesale sales experience and ability to grow accounts
• experience sourcing produce and coordinating inbound logistics
• strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• valid BC driver’s licence and clean record is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Grow wholesale accounts and source produce that delivers quality and value
• Manage inbound logistics, freight terms, and carrier coordination
• Negotiate purchasing terms, coordinate with customs brokers and warehouse
• Develop supplier and carrier relationships and provide timely quotes

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Education

Business administration degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Sales and Buying Specialist

Greenfield Produce Ltd.| Richmond BC |Full-time

Grow customer relationships, source quality produce andmanage the inbound freight that keeps Greenfield Produce moving. This rolecombines wholesale sales, buying and end-to-end inbound logistics, with adirect impact on our stores and wholesale customers.

ABOUT GREENFIELD PRODUCE

Greenfield Produce is the procurement and distribution armof Kin’s Farm Market, a family-owned business serving Greater Vancouver since1983. We work directly with growers and wholesalers to supply our stores andwholesale customers. Our purpose is to inspire a better quality of life in ourcommunities. We value teamwork, lifelong learning, fresh thinking and opencommunication. We welcome change and follow through on our commitments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will grow wholesaleaccounts, source produce that delivers quality and value, and manage allinbound logistics to Greenfield. Shipments may include local pickups, freightfrom across Canada, US imports and overseas containers. You will developcustomer, supplier and carrier relationships, negotiate purchasing and freightterms, and coordinate with customs brokers and our warehouse team. This rolehas no direct reports.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys winningbusiness and solving problems in a fast-moving fresh food environment. You willfollow purchases and shipments through to receipt, taking ownership of costs,delivery timing and product integrity.

POSITION DETAILS

Compensation: $48,000-$52,000per year, plus a quarterly performance bonus.

Location: 12151 Horseshoe Way, Richmond BC V7A 4V4, withregular local travel.

Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday. Potential rotation toweekends depending on business needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• 12 paid sick days per year and a 20% discount atall Kin’s Farm Market stores.
• Hands-on training and mentorship.
• Experience across the supply chain, from growerrelationships and buying to sales and distribution.
• A close-knit, family-owned team where you cancontribute ideas and see their impact.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Growsales and develop product opportunities

• Win new wholesale customers, grow existingaccounts and meet agreed sales and gross profit targets.
• Prepare timely quotes, recommend products thatfit customer needs and provide responsive, dependable service.
• Identify new product opportunities and prepareproposals covering customer demand, pricing and profitability.

Buywell and manage inventory

• Select suppliersbased on quality, price and reliability, and negotiate competitive purchasingterms.
• Plan buyingquantities around store and customer demand to maintain availability and limitoverstock and spoilage.
• Visit growers andwholesalers to build relationships and identify sourcing opportunities.

Manageinbound logistics

• Manage allinbound freight to Greenfield, including local pickups, domestic shipments, USimports and overseas containers as applicable.
• Select carriers,negotiate freight rates, book pickups, consolidate loads and schedule arrivalswith suppliers and the warehouse team.
• Track shipmentsthrough receipt, provide after-hours follow-up when needed and ensure carrierscompliant with Greenfield’s shipping and temperature protocols.
• Coordinatecustoms brokers and import documentation; resolve delays, temperature issuesand damaged shipments, and manage freight claims.
• Approve freightinvoices, monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to improvefreight efficiency.

Coordinatecustomer deliveries and reporting

• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams,check product quality and manage on-time customer deliveries.
• Prepare and follow up on purchase orders, salesorders and related records.
• Visit stores and review competitor offeringsweekly; share findings and recommendations.
• Review sales, margin and purchasing results withthe Purchasing Manager weekly, monthly, and quarterly. Recommend practical waysto reduce costs and resolve bottlenecks.

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least three years of sales experience,preferably in B2B or wholesale, and at least three years in produce or freshfood; these may overlap.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-buildingskills, with clear communication and dependable follow-through.
• Practical experience coordinating inboundfreight, working with carriers and customs brokers, negotiating freight ratesand resolving shipment issues, plus intermediate Excel, Word and Outlookskills.
• A valid BC driver’s licence and a clean drivingrecord.
• The ability to manage competing sales, buyingand shipment priorities, make sound decisions and follow through when planschange.

An established record of profitable account growth and a degree in business administration or a related field are assets. Additionallanguage skills may be an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The role requires being in the office by 9 a.m., time inrefrigerated warehouse areas, regular local driving and lifting produce casesweighing up to 50 lb. Inbound shipments may require follow-up and issueresolution before office hours, after hours and on weekends as needed.