Fresh Food Specialist

RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Russ Davis Wholesale Inc. is seeking a Fresh Food Specialist to support our customers through outstanding merchandising, service and sales execution in stores across the region.

You will build strong relationships with store personnel, ensuring products are displayed effectively and RDW programs are fully supported. The role emphasizes hands-on in-store presence, travel, and delivering a great customer experience every day.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, sales-minded approach to customer support.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel and vary hours/days as business dictates, including travel.
• Must pass background check and drug test (THC allowed).

Responsibilities

• Visit customer locations to unpack, stock, and display merchandise.
• Process returns and special orders, issue credits according to RDW policy.
• Promote RDW programs, services, and marketing initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of marketing programs, participate in customer events, and pursue new business opportunities.
• Become an owner today and contribute to our ESOP culture.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Travel availability

Project management

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation & problem-solving

Background check & drug test

Flexibility

Job description

• Location 266 4th Street Northeast,Wadena, MN, 56482,United States
• Base Pay $55,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Merchandiser, Produce, Distribution
• Industry Merchandiser, Produce, Wholesale
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Are you relationship-driven, hands-on, and passionate about helping customers succeed? We’re looking for a Fresh Food Specialist to support our customers through exceptional merchandising, service, and sales support.

In this role, you’ll work directly in customer stores, building strong relationships while ensuring products are displayed effectively and RDW programs are fully supported. You’ll be the face of our brand in the field—helping customers grow their business and delivering a great experience every step of the way.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours to be determined

Employee benefits include:

• Health,Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock OwnershipPlan (ESOP)

What is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan??

An ESOP is like a 401K..but rather than the employee making contributions, it is funded entirely by the company! It's essentially a retirement fund at no cost to you!!

Advance your career and earn your slice of this 100% Employee Owned Company!

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, sales-minded approach to customer support
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill set.
• Strong negotiating & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates, including travel.
• Ability to pass the pre-employment screening: background check and drug test (THC does not disqualify you).

Summary

Fresh Food Specialists build strong, trusted relationships with customers while supporting merchandising initiatives and driving sales growth. In this role, you will work directly in customer stores to ensure products are properly displayed, programs are effectively promoted, and merchandising standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

Visit customer locations to unpack, stock, and display merchandise.

Process returns and special orders, issue credits according to RDW policy

Promote RDW programs, services, and marketing initiatives.

Support the development and execution of marketing programs, participate in customer events, and actively identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Become an owner today!

www.russdaviswholesale.com

EOE: Russ Davis Wholesale welcomes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment and individual opportunity to all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status as protected by federal, state and local government.