Retail Sales Representative

Therma-Tru; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie's Produce in the United States is seeking a sales professional to manage accounts, develop price guides, and drive profitability across multiple markets.

You will present programs to customers, coordinate with buyers and operations, and maintain strong relationships with retailers and vendors. This role requires travel up to 50% and a proven ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or produce operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pricing strategies and price guides.
• Meet sales and profit objectives.
• Present profitable programs to customers.
• Communicate customer needs to buyers and operations.
• Build relationships with retailers and vendors.
• Ensure orders are submitted before cut-off times.
• Process credit memos and forms on time.
• Inspect products during warehouse checks.
• Support special promotions and department resets.
• Attend sales meetings and appointments.

Skills

Retail knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent worker

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

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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