Bilingual Perishable Sales Specialist - Produce
$60,330–$78,530 year
HybridEdison, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Execute quarterly sell programs, support reset activities, and conduct individual store visits to drive perishable revenue and profitability. Provide regular category training on new items, merchandising, and best practices while optimizing assortment and closing category voids. Communicate demand forecasts, promotional bookings, and competitive activities to retailers and internal teams. Assist department managers with product selection, pricing, and ad writing to achieve gross profit goals. Sell special buy programs and new services to retailer buyers, ensuring strong business relationships through problem-solving and negotiation. This hybrid role requires frequent travel throughout New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is required.
Required Qualifications
- Understanding of technical and managerial supermarket functions across all facets
- Some wholesale knowledge, including transportation, schedules, and equipment
- Knowledge of product procurement and vendor relations
- Strong perishable product and supply chain expertise
- Strong knowledge of Produce operations, merchandising, products, and industry best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management
- Negotiating abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Financial acumen related to supermarket P&Ls
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong presentation skills
- A valid driver's license
- Food Safety Certified or Food Safety Certification eligible
- The ability to travel between stores and stay overnight, if required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Desired Qualifications
- Associate Degree - General Studies
- Bachelor's Degree - General Studies
- Ability to be flexible
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