For three generations, Caruso Produce has been a leader in delivering high quality produce throughout the Pacific Northwest. We deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to grocery chains, independent stores, wholesalers and restaurants. Caruso Produce is family owned, offers competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent work environment!
We are seeking a Merchandiser to support product placement, visual displays, and inventory at stores specializing in Mexican and other Latin American grocery products. If you are self- driven, can effectively communicate and take ownership of a project, this is the job for you. A team member who can apply critical thinking and problem-solve will thrive in this environment.
The ideal candidate is a personable, energetic self-starter and genuinely cares about increasing the sales of fresh produce in our customers’ stores. This position will be based out of a home office (remote) but must be located in the Portland metro area.
Position Responsibilities:
- Meet with produce managers on a weekly basis to review products and programs
- Present Caruso’s profitable produce line and integrate items into the store’s produce department.
- Build beautiful, properly sized displays of fresh produce on-site in customer stores.
- Support customers in designing and presenting their produce department in an organized, profitable manner.
- Analyze produce departments, making recommendations on how to become more profitable.
- Engage with other departments and recommend complimentary nonperishable items.
- Recommend strategies to control shrink in a produce department.
- Write orders as needed and compile store recaps into finished reports.
- Think outside-of-the-box and beyond the tasks at-hand (“big picture”).
- Prioritize continuous improvement by staying on top of industry trends, engaging with customers, and collaborating with internal team members.
Essential Skills and Requirements:
- A minimum of two years of retail produce sales experience
- Bilingual Spanish (both written and spoken) required
- Ability to lift 40 pounds without undue physical exertion
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable automobile. (Driving 80-90%)
- Working knowledge of computers & software as utilized in the sales environment (Microsoft Office Suite, Produce Pro ERP, etc.)
- Service focused mindset and mentality
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate; provide and receive constructive feedback
- Business-minded and sales-driven
- Creative problem solver and a quick thinker
Location: Portland Metro, Oregon (based out of home office, periodic travel required throughout the State)
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 DOE
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
