Retail Sales Representative

Charlie's Produce; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP (Profit Sharing)

401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Sick time

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Charlie’s Produce in Anchorage, AK is seeking a dedicated sales professional to manage accounts, develop pricing strategies, and drive profit. You will collaborate with buyers, operations and sales teams to meet customer needs while maintaining strong retailer relationships.

The role requires the ability to travel up to 50% and to work independently in a fast-paced produce environment. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of retail industry or produce operations.
• Strong customer service principles.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing conditions.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Safe driving record and proof of insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain market awareness and identify new items.
• Develop pricing strategies and price/order guides.
• Meet sales profit objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with retailers and vendors.
• Present profitable programs to customers.
• Coordinate with buyers, operations and sales support to meet customer needs.
• Submit orders before cut-off times and process related paperwork.
• Travel to customers and attend sales meetings as required.

Skills

Retail/produce knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Company Description

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.
• Sick Time!
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP). per hour

Additional Compensation Details

• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeping abreast of market conditions and new items
• Pricing strategies—developing price/order guides
• Meeting all company and sales profit objectives
• 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 retailers, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Organize and provide assistance for special sales and promotions.
• Assist in departmental resets and grand openings when called upon.
• Participate in special projects deemed necessary to the operation and well-being of the company.
• Attend all sales meetings and appointments, (be on time, punctual).
• 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.
• Walk warehouse-checking product at least twice a day.
• Responsible for quality and food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of Retail industry or produce in an operational role.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Strong communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of management internally and externally.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with your team, the public and other personnel when performing your duties.
• Ability to work independently.
• Adaptability/Flexibility, with the ability to react quickly to changing requirements from internal and external conditions while maintaining good communication with all parties involved.
• Critical Thinking: Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Safe driving record and proof of insurance.
• Ability to work flexible hours and up to 50% travel.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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