*Position Overview*
Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
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*Job Description*
The Produce Field Specialist will consult, advise, and direct the retail customer base on the best practices to grow fresh 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 Meat, Deli, and Produce Categories as well as work to increase the volume of products and programs that the company offers.
* Full Time
* Location - Allentown, PA/ Wilkes Barre, PA
*You will contribute:*
* Maximize sales with existing customers, using the C&S programs combined with the RAM's individual knowledge and experience in both retail and wholesale to increase sales and gross profit for the retailer.
* Assist Meat department managers, owners, and or supervisors with product selection with training of new product and proper merchandising, with retails to establish proper gross profits for their department, with the writing of the department ads using C&S ad program, and with maintaining C&S product list with acceptable retails.
* Working with all necessary personnel for a new store and or a re-model start up to insure a smooth transition from an existing Meat department to a new department.
* Build working relationship with C&S regional staff and retailers.
Understanding the obstacles and challenges from both sides in order to resolve issues and find solutions.
* Individual store visits to assist the retailer in achieving and maintaining a business relationship with C&S including problem solving, negotiating , developing of programs while securing integrity and trust between C&S and the retailer.
* Sales of new programs and services.
Understand and explain C&S programs and services to the retailer's buyers / representatives.
* Coordinating store re-sets and new item procurement and placement for the retailer.
* Selling special buy programs such as shippers, seasonal and holiday items.
* Planning and suggesting equipment replacement and upgrades, taking operation and financial matters into consideration, such as return on investment, appearance\ placement and profit.
* Keep both the retailer and C&S informed of competitive activities both locally and nationally.
* Travel Required: Yes
*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
*We’re searching for candidates with:*
* Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent attention to detail; able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Professional verbal and written communication skills.
*Every person matters.
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We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
*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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 - $62,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road