Program Sales Account Executive

Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a local produce distributor servicing our Northwest market for 40 years. We have distribution centers in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and Idaho. We are a growing company with more than 1700 employees. We promote a positive, customer-centric work environment and are committed to doing good work in our community.

We offer competitive wages and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and employee profit sharing programs to full time employees. Parking is available on site; and we are located along major bus routes on 1st Ave S. / Spokane Street.

We invite you to join our team! We are currently recruiting for a full time Program Sales Account Executive in our Seattle Division.

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

* Coverage under State Sick Leave

* 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents

* Employee assistance program (EAP)

Additional Compensation Details

• $85-$95K annually, dependent on experience
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Program Sales Account Executive is responsible for meeting sales goals, obtaining new accounts and maintaining a professional image, continuously promote and sell Charlie's products and services to existing and potential new customers.This role will also manage an assigned group of account sales. Responsibilities for these program accounts will include but are not limited to: service issues inquiries, new product needs, business review scheduling & budgeting. As well as regular sales calls and visits with the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position requires performing any combination of the following job duties:

• Must be a driven sale professional capable of cold calling and prospecting.
• Must have great time management skills and able to multi-task and work well under stressful situations.
• Must be comfortable with working with corporate level chefs and multi-unit locations.
• Able to meet and/or exceed sales goals developed by the management team.
• Demonstrates qualities and skills necessary to be self-motivated, aggressive and disciplined enough to perform job requirements without requiring constant supervision.
• Is resourceful and innovative in acquiring new account information and peruses opportunities to increase sales, either through new accounts, prospects or existing accounts.
• Demonstrates administrative abilities in managing accounts and service needs.
• Willing to take extra steps and/or time necessary to ensure follow-through on details.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards job and accepts correction from owners/supervisor if mistake is made or constructive criticism is needed.
• Utilizes effective communication skills associated with interacting daily with co-workers and customers. Is positive/constructive with co-workers in addressing any problems theymay incur while order taking, picking and or communicating with customers.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven sales/profitability track record
• 5 years in the produce/food industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Problem Solving Analysis
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (does not include marijuana)
• Must be willing to sign an arbitration agreement
• Clean motor vehicle report

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven sales/profitability track record
• At least 2 years in the produce/food industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MS Office Efficient
• 10 Key Efficient

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.

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