Business Development Support Specialist

Coke Farm is a dynamic organic farming company, a part of Charlie's Produce, in beautiful San Juan Bautista, CA. We offer an interesting and challenging work in a team oriented environment.

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie'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.

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.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $24.00 - $26.00 per hour Dependent on Experience.
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

A Business Development and Marketing Support role focuses on driving growth and enhancing the market presence for Coke Farm. The position involves collaborating with sales , business development teams and marketing to identify and support business opportunities, also to help develop strategies to achieve revenue goals. Responsibilities include supporting the Buy, sell and desert programs, marketing trade shows, customer relations.

The right candidate will be able to work well together in a team setting, but be also be able to work independently and be self driven.This is a corporate role and the person who fills it should be comfortable working with teams nationally and not exclusive to the Seattle market. Charlie's Produce is a continuously developing business and we look for people who want to grow within our company long term.

Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To

• Buy, Sell & Desert programs. Crop planning, managing grower relationships, assisting with data entry, lot and fiber tracking.
• Assist the buying team in placing orders with selected suppliers.
• Analyze sales and inventory data to inform decisions on product quantities and varieties required to meet customer demand.
• Assist with maintaining optimal inventory levels and communicating potential inventory issues.
• Update, communicate, and maintain product information in relevant databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Complete purchase orders, freight manifests, item transfers, and review receiving accuracy in a timely and accurate manner.
• Help process vendor chargeback requests in coordination with the Senior Buyer.
• Participate in vendor meetings and assist in preparing reports or updates as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 year of experience as a Customer Service Representative or relevant experience in a related role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying information to team members and vendors.
• Outstanding organizational skills - capable of handling many tasks at once while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule with minimal overtime when needed- this could include early mornings, weekends, and additional hours when needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Resourceful in finding solutions to vendor or purchasing challenges.
• Stay informed about industry developments, especially those related to the industry and supply chain operations.
• Ability and willingness to embrace new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Proactively seek feedback to improve personal performance and contribute to overall team efficiency.

Supplemental Information

This 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.

Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This 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.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

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!