Bilingual Perishable Sales Specialist - Produce

Position Overview

The Perishable Sales Specialist will consult, advise, and direct retail customer base on the best practices to grow market share and increased perishable revenue and profitability. The position will engage decision makers and Independent Retailers to assist with the sales and merchandising of Perishable Categories as well as work to increase the volume of products and programs that the company offers.

Job Description

Full-Time, Hybrid Role

Location: Based in Edison, NJ with regular travel throughout New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

You will contribute by:

• Executing quarterly sell programs
• Supporting reset activities, including new store and re-design set-ups
• Providing regular category training on new items, merchandising, and departmental best practices
• Communicating special activities, demand forecasts, product surveys, and promotional bookings
• Optimizing category assortment and closing key category voids in partnership with Category Management and Merchandising/Procurement teams
• Assisting department managers, owners, and/or supervisors with product selection; training on new products and proper merchandising; establishing appropriate retail pricing to achieve gross profit goals; assisting with ad writing using the ad program; and maintaining product lists with acceptable retails
• Conducting routed individual store visits to support retailers in achieving and maintaining strong business relationships, including problem-solving, negotiating, and program development, while ensuring integrity and trust between the company and retailer
• Selling special buy programs and associated merchandising programs
• Communicating competitive activities to both retailers and internal teams at the local and national level
• Selling new programs and services, and clearly explaining the company's programs and services to retailer buyers and representatives
• Traveling frequently to retail store locations.

We're searching for candidates with:

• Understanding of technical and managerial supermarket functions across all facets
• Some wholesale knowledge, including transportation, schedules, and equipment
• Knowledge of product procurement and vendor relations, with strong perishable product and supply chain expertise
• Strong knowledge of Produce operations, merchandising, products, and industry best practices required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, negotiating abilities, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and financial acumen related to supermarket P&Ls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to be flexible
• A valid driver's license
• Food Safety Certified or Food Safety Certification eligible
• The ability to travel between stores and stay overnight, if required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required

Environment:

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.