Outside Sales Representative - Freight Sales
Company: Charlie's Produce
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Charlie's Produce - Who We AreCharlie'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. In 2017, Charlie's Produce Anchorage purchased
Alaska Logistics, a longstanding freight forwarding company in
Alaska to become CPLogistics.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.Paid sick time after 90 days!100% Prepaid College Tuition
for employees and their dependents.Employee assistance program
(EAP).Additional Compensation Details:Salary Information Dependent
on Experience and Location of RoleYearly review with possibility of
increase based on performance and tenureResponsibilities:Job
Summary:This position is responsible for coordinating the
activities of freight sales to ensure satisfactory sales and
profits for the company, maintain a set of current freight accounts
for all of Alaska, source new business, work with management and
operations teams to provide the best service possible to our
customer base. This position will be responsible for accounts from
Homer to Fairbanks. Addressing the needs and ensuring the
satisfaction of our customersEssential Duties and
Responsibities:Maintain a sound working knowledge of all
marketsMaintain a sound working knowledge of all markets and
growing conditions.Notify and assist operations and sales support
persons by communication of customer's needs and
preferences.Maintain effective, professional relationships with
customers, vendors, and fellow employees.Participate in special
projects deemed necessary to the operation and well-being of the
company.Assist other sales reps with daily activities as
requiredFacilitate freight sales and coordinate with produce sales
reps by creating freight rate presentationsResponsible for Quality
and Food SafetyResponsible for approving credit memos associated
with the freight accountsIn state travelMajor ActivitiesPursuing
new accounts / cold callingCall on and visit existing
customersPhone sellingDevelop specific customer pricingMeeting
sales objectivesAttend sales meetingsPosition requires performing
any combination of the following job duties:Keeping abreast of
market conditions Pricing strategies-developing pricing
guidesMeeting all company and sales profit objectivesAssist in
warehouse toursOther duties as assignedQualifications:Desired
Minimum Qualifications:Timely and accurate with paperwork, figures,
attentive to detail, and have good follow-through, excellent phone
skills, PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)Demonstrate
excellent interpersonal human relations and teaming skills.Quick
and accurate with paperwork, figures, attentive to detail, and have
good follow-through.Skilled in time management and be capable of
meeting work schedule deadlines.Must be flexible and able to deal
with a variety of details simultaneouslyMust have proven
problem-solving skillsMust have demonstrated excellent written,
verbal and oral presentation skillsHigh School Diploma or
GEDDemonstrate excellent work record with references from current
and/or previous employers.Previous logistics experience in Alaska
preferredMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.Clean
motor vehicle reportHear from Charlie's employeesSupplemental
InformationThis 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.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.For additional protected privacy
information please visit: Privacy Policy - Charlie's Produce
(charliesproduce.com)Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our
privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/Recruiters
- DO NOT CONTACT!
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