Produce Sales Specialist

Our client, a leader in the produce industry, is looking for an Inside Sales /produce sales person to join their team. You will be the bridge between high-quality growers and local independent shops, ensuring that fresh food gets to families across the region.


Advantages
Competitive Schedule: Consistent Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm shift.

Stability: Work with a well-established leader in the produce sector.

Supportive Environment: You aren't on an island—you’ll have a dedicated support team and work closely with the buying department.

Safety First: Receive a dedicated allowance for steel-toe boots.

Growth Potential: While this is an inside sales role, there are future opportunities for outside sales and expanded accounts.


Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll be the heartbeat of the warehouse and the primary contact for customers. You will:

Manage Client Relationships: Provide top-tier service to wholesalers, retailers, and local independent shops.

Own the Inventory: Walk the warehouse daily to know exactly what’s in stock and identify which items need to move fast to ensure freshness.

Drive Sales: Maximize profits on inventory and handle walk-in customer traffic with a friendly, professional approach.

Problem Solve: Handle quality concerns, pricing questions, and "short market" procurement to ensure 100% service levels even when supply is tight.


Qualifications
Produce Expert: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically within the produce industry.

Strong Communicator: You can talk to anyone, handle pressure with a smile, and work effectively with diverse ethnic groups and local business owners.

Negotiation Pro: You know how to find the win-win for both the client and the company.

Multitasker: You can handle a Monday morning rush where an independent shop needs an order ready in 2 hours.

Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable with MS Office (Word/Excel) and learning new ERP systems.

Dedicated: You are disciplined and available for occasional after-hours crisis management if a delivery or quality issue arises

Summary
If you believe you are a fit for this role, please apply directly to this job ad.

Please Note: Only qualified applicants that are being considered for this position will be contacted. At Randstad, we are your partner for talent, helping you build a career that offers fulfillment and balance. If this role sounds like your next great challenge, we invite you to apply today or connect with our specialized recruiters!

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.