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 RolePotential 90-day performance-based raiseYearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenureResponsibilitiesJob 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 calling Call on and visit existing customersPhone sellingDevelop specific customer pricingMeeting sales objectives Attend sales meetings Position 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 assignedQualificationsDesired 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 andor 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!