Outside Sales Representative- Food Service Sales- Utah

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.

Compensation

- Salaried role with potential 90-day performance-based raise
- This role is bonus eligible
- Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Outside Sales Representative maintains excellent client relations and builds sales with our foodservice customers. Cultivates customer satisfaction, account health and growth, presents new and necessary products to market.

Responsibilities

Must be a driven sales professional effective at cold-calling and prospecting; Hunter mentality with a large emphasis on obtaining new business; Must have great time management skills and able to multitask and work well under stress; Able to consistently meet and/or exceed sales goals; Demonstrates administrative abilities in managing accounts and service needs; Willing to take extra steps and/or time necessary to ensure follow-through on details; Demonstrates a positive attitude at work and is comfortable giving and receiving feedback; Demonstrates ability to manage a diverse, high-volume book of business with an emphasis on customer relations and client retention; Comfortable maintaining high customer satisfaction and growing new and preexisting industry relationships; Actively listen to understand customer needs and identify opportunities to deliver meaningful value within the business relationship; Must be professional, punctual, and team-oriented

Requirements

Sales/profitability experience is preferred; 5 years in the produce/food industry; Culinary and/or Nutrition background is preferred; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Customer/Client Focus; Problem Solving Analysis; Time Management; Communication Proficiency; Teamwork Orientation; Technical Capacity; Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (does not include marijuana); Must be willing to sign an arbitration agreement; Clean motor vehicle report

Benefits

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).