Charlie's Produce · 10 hours ago
Senior Account Executive
Irwindale, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yrCharlie's Produce is the largest privately owned wholesale produce company on the West Coast, dedicated to fostering a loyal and innovative work environment. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, coordinating sales activities, and achieving sales targets while ensuring customer satisfaction.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood Processing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Organize and provide assistance for special sales and promotions
Participate in special projects deemed necessary to the operation and well-being of the division and/or company
Maintain a sound working knowledge of all markets and growing conditions
Make presentations of profitable programs to potential and existing customers
Notify and assist buyers, operations and sales support people by communication of customer's needs and preferences
Maintain effective, professional relationships with retailers, vendors, and fellow employees
Assist in departmental resets and grand openings when called upon
Participate in special projects deemed necessary to the operation and well-being of the division and/or company
Attend all sales meetings and appointments, (**be on time, punctual**)
Responsible for individual accounts sales and gross profit
Make sure all orders are submitted before scheduled cut-off times
Responsible for processing and turning in credit memos, responsibility forms and other job related paperwork within the set timelines
Pursuing new accounts
Calling on Existing Customers
Phone Sales
Keep abreast of new markets and new market items
Develop Pricing Strategies and order guides
Meet Company sales and profit goals
Attend sales meetings
Walk warehouse-checking product at least once a day
Qualification
Required
Must have thorough knowledge and expertise of produce commodities and be capable of providing expert consulting to current and potential customers
Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal human relations and teaming skills
Must be quick and accurate with paperwork, figures, attentive to detail, and have good follow-through
Must have excellent phone skills
Must have PC skills
Must be flexible and able to deal with a variety of details simultaneously
Must have proven problem-solving skills
Must be skilled in time management and be capable of meeting work schedule deadlines
Must have demonstrated excellent written, verbal and oral presentation skills
Must have an excellent work record with references from current and/or previous employers
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and follow through on projects
Preferred
Prefer both retail and wholesale produce experience
Prefer a college degree or minimum high school
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
Paid vacations, paid holidays and sick days.
100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Company
Charlie's Produce
Charlie's Produce offers organic, specialty produce, floral items, and fresh processed solutions for the retail and food service industries.
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dwayne Wilson
CFO
C
Cheri Larson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-06-25
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