Food Service Sales Manager - Spokane
Charlie's Produce, Spokane, WA, United States
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).
Potential 90‑day performance‑based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Additional Compensation Details:
Potential 90‑day performance‑based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Job Description The Role: Responsible for leading the growth and profitability of the area Foodservice Sales division of Charlie’s Produce. Coordinate sales forecasting, planning and budgeting processes used within the sales department. Proactively monitor and maintain high levels of quality, accuracy and process consistency in the sales department planning efforts. Mentor and guide the foodservice sales team to reach sales quarterly and annual sales goals.
Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited To:
Identify, develop, and manage new account relationships through direct customer contact and through the sales team.
Initiate and present new sales ideas, sales strategies and implementation plans to executive management to keep the company market competitive and relevant.
Collaborate with the sales team, marketing, R&D, and the executive management team to continually develop business opportunities that enhance the company’s profitability and customer experience.
Monitor the foodservice sales team performance by measuring volume, profit, distribution, pricing and expense management, and take corrective action where necessary.
Facilitate and resolve customer relations issues.
Manage, mentor and guide the sales team to reach sales goals. Implement company strategies and initiatives.
Provide sales reports and industry sales info to executive management regularly.
Required Skills and Experience:
Self‑starter, strategic and independent thinker
At least 5 years in the produce/grocery/food industry at the sales management level
Proven sales/profitability track record
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Experience with sales reporting programs
Ability to manage change and facilitate the implementation of new programs through the use of the sales team.
Strong and well‑organized manager and team builder
Proficient in category management and reporting systems
Experienced building sales strategies
Ability to perform market pricing analysis
Personable and comfortable in presenting to and negotiating with customers
Must be a thorough and efficient communicator both verbally and with written communications
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.
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/
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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).
Potential 90‑day performance‑based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Additional Compensation Details:
Potential 90‑day performance‑based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Job Description The Role: Responsible for leading the growth and profitability of the area Foodservice Sales division of Charlie’s Produce. Coordinate sales forecasting, planning and budgeting processes used within the sales department. Proactively monitor and maintain high levels of quality, accuracy and process consistency in the sales department planning efforts. Mentor and guide the foodservice sales team to reach sales quarterly and annual sales goals.
Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited To:
Identify, develop, and manage new account relationships through direct customer contact and through the sales team.
Initiate and present new sales ideas, sales strategies and implementation plans to executive management to keep the company market competitive and relevant.
Collaborate with the sales team, marketing, R&D, and the executive management team to continually develop business opportunities that enhance the company’s profitability and customer experience.
Monitor the foodservice sales team performance by measuring volume, profit, distribution, pricing and expense management, and take corrective action where necessary.
Facilitate and resolve customer relations issues.
Manage, mentor and guide the sales team to reach sales goals. Implement company strategies and initiatives.
Provide sales reports and industry sales info to executive management regularly.
Required Skills and Experience:
Self‑starter, strategic and independent thinker
At least 5 years in the produce/grocery/food industry at the sales management level
Proven sales/profitability track record
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Experience with sales reporting programs
Ability to manage change and facilitate the implementation of new programs through the use of the sales team.
Strong and well‑organized manager and team builder
Proficient in category management and reporting systems
Experienced building sales strategies
Ability to perform market pricing analysis
Personable and comfortable in presenting to and negotiating with customers
Must be a thorough and efficient communicator both verbally and with written communications
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.
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/
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