Sales Broker

Sales Broker

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.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $80K- $85K annually
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

This position will be responsible for sales and customer growth, supporting existing programs and contributing to the development of new items and programs. This team member will be coordinating the procurement and sales activities as a part of the Charlie's Produce Trading Company team to ensure product lines are offered to current and potential customers. There will be a focus on addressing the needs and ensuring the satisfaction of both our customers and vendors partners. These activities include assigned customers and vendors as well as internal company team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (any combination of the following job duties):

• Development of new customers and sales growth of existing customers.
• Has knowledge of product line, prices and similar data as required
• Pricing strategies- developing price/order guides
• Keep abreast of market conditions and new items
• Contacts suppliers to negotiate and acquire product for sale
• Maintains effective communications with other buyers and sales representatives for product sales.
• Meeting all individual, department sales and profit objectives.
• Maintain effective, professional relationships with customers, vendors, and fellow team members.
• Some travel required.

Qualifications:

• Previous produce experience in retail or wholesale environment preferred
• Commodities knowledge including vegetables & fruits.
• Flexibility to handle evolving scope of assignments and projects.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate.
• Negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills.
• Proven customer service.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced work environment and a willingness to help all members of the department.
• Able to effectively prioritize, meet deadlines, and accomplish team objectives.
• AS400 and Retalix experience preferred

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.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer