Food Service Sales Representative - PACIFIC COAST FRESH COMPANY : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationPortland, ORPosition TypeFull timeEducation LevelHigh SchoolJob ShiftAnyJob CategorySalesDescriptionCome grow with us!Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful. Our company is seeking an experienced and creative Food Service Sales Representative to join our talented sales team.What you'll do...

• Achieve sales objectives consistent with company volume and profit targets, while offering the highest level of customer service, teamwork and integrity
• Work with sales manager to create sales strategy and forecast
• Conduct prospecting on phone and in person as necessary to fill pipeline with qualified leads
• Resolve customer concerns by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations
• Assist transportation department in managing service levels and customer expectations
• Perform work at a level which promotes a positive image of Pacific Coast Fresh Company within the organization and the marketplace
• Understand and capitalize on market conditions
• Negotiate commodity programs with buyers and customers
• Strategically manage price lists

What we look for...

• High School diploma or GED, college degree preferred
• 2+ years of perishable food sales, brokerage, or related experience including prospecting new business
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an effective high sales closing ratio and history of significantly growing sales and income year over year
• Experience in negotiating pricing
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and meet target goals
• Passion for meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Ability to work well with a team, and in a fast paced and ever-changing environment
• Proficient with technology, including Hubspot or other CRM software and MS Excel

What you'll gain...

• The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
• Paid sales training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and incentive plan with unlimited earnings opportunity
• Comprehensive health insurance package including, medical, dental, vision, long term disability, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan as well as paid time off
• The chance to work at a company committed to providing excellent service to our customers
• Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.