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Job Locations US-WA-Spokane Job ID 2024-5539 Overview 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. 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: Wage range $23.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience. Potential 90-day performance-based raise. Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure. Responsibilities The Role: Ensure produce on displays and shelves are meet quality expectations by properly rotating product. Maintaining a professional demeanor with the public and store personnel when performing your duties. Must ensure schematics, maintain shelf/cooler cleanliness. Conduct customer needs assessment and report to sales manager via email. Conduct weekly store price audits. Evaluate overall customer satisfaction and report to sales manager via email. Must follow instructions provided by sales manager. The merchandiser will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business which is strongly affected by the needs of our customers who operate on grocery/retail hours. Impromptu store visits and work with customers schedule. Will work independently as well as work under time constraints. Working as a team with the Sales Manager and the Account Managers by communicating issues as appropriate. Follow itinerary and be flexible with changes in itinerary. Will coordinate with other staff to help resolve any order issues and concerns. Must communicate professionally with various produce managers, store owners and other employees. Attend all sales meetings. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience: Knowledge of retail, wholesale and produce industries. Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. Strong communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of management internally and externally. Strong organizational skills needed for the organization, rotating and stocking shelves during each store visit. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with the public and store personnel when performing your duties. Ability to work independently and drive results. Adaptability/Flexibility, with the ability to react quickly to changing requirements from internal and external conditions while maintaining good communication with all parties involved. Critical Thinking: Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as required. Ability to see (depth perception, near acuity and far acuity), drive a vehicle, and lift up to 50 pounds. At least two years of retail experience in the wholesale produce in