Outside Sales - Food Service Sales - Twin Falls

Charlie's Produce•Twin Falls, ID

About The Position

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. 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents. Employee assistance program (EAP). Additional Compensation Details: Potential 90-day performance-based raise Yearly review with possibility of increase The Role This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of produce sales to insure satisfactory sales and profits for the company. You will be responsible for the Twin Falls Region. Addressing the needs and ensuring the satisfaction of our customers. This includes assigned customers, as well as the accounts of other company salespersons.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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 relations

Responsibilities

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.