Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Washington

Spokane Produce, Inc is seeking a Produce Inside Sales Assistant to represent us in our sales efforts. This position is ideal for a self-motivated candidate that can effectively manage his/her workload and produce results. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Processing customer orders for produce, deli and floral products. Accurately enter orders into system for timely delivery to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Take incoming calls from customers and accurately enter their orders into the system.
• Contact customers via phone to build and maintain good relationships in order to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Accurately enter customer orders into the system and have orders entered within set time frames according to delivery route schedules.
• Effective account management including: profitable sales; customer service; price and volume management. Manage quantities of product sold vs. warehouse supply.
• Operate in a team environment, working closely with sales team and other departments. Constant communication with warehouse and drivers.
• Know the product: seasonal and specials and market accordingly.
• Light collections with customer base when applicable.
• Promote a positive company image and operate under the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain continual awareness of the competitive marketplace.
• Calmly and effectively resolve customer complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience within the Produce business preferred: in depth knowledge of grow seasons, quality, pairings and marketing strategies is a plus
• Produce experience is preferred
• 2 years Sales experience and customer service skills
• Maintain good judgement and decision making that could impact the Company
• Solid computer skills
• Flexibility with schedule: work rotating weekends, holidays when scheduled
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter and motivated
• Proven success with retaining, identifying, developing and growing accounts
• Clean 3-year driving record. Must be able to meet insurability requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen, and continue to satisfy our drug testing policy, if offered employment. We are a Federal Contractor and drug free workplace, which includes a prohibition on marijuana use for all employees.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $19.00 to $20.00 hourly depending on sales experience. We offer a benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance available first of the month after 60 days, paid time off and 401k with employer match; employee discounts on in-house purchases available on your first day.

Apply today through this site OR apply via our company website at www.spokaneproduce.com

Spokane Produce, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or preferred veteran status.