Produce Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Julius Silvert Full time $60,000 - $86,000 per year
Job Details PHILADELPHIA, PA Description

Company Overview: 

Our company has been providing local restaurants with the finest ingredients available since 1915. Located in Philadelphia, we are a family-owned food wholesale distribution company. In the past several years we have experienced tremendous growth, and we are currently looking to add to our team. We recognize that a quality team is vital to support our quality products and services. With this in mind, we are continually striving to find the most qualified and committed candidates to join our team--those with a talent and passion for what they do 

Position Summary: 

We are currently recruiting a dynamic full-time Produce Category Manager. Candidates must have a true passion for produce items along with 3+ years of experience as a category manager. The primary purpose of the Produce Category Manager is to educate our chefs, customers, & sales team about the produce selection we have here at Julius Silvert.   

Responsibilities: 

  • Educate customers with the sales team about the produce items available  
  • Maintain an awareness of all product information, merchandise promotions, and sample  
  • Maintain the highest level of standards in product preparation  
  • Initiate suggestive selling and sampling of products  
  • Help to ensure superior product presentation within the warehouse  
  • Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products  
  • Communicate any customer special requests to management  
  • Communicates with coworkers and management to solve problems and improve quality and service  
  • Additional duties as assigned 

Benefits: 

  • 401(k)  
  • 401(k) matching  
  • Dental Insurance  
  • Disability insurance  
  • Health insurance  
  • Life insurance  
  • Paid time off  
  • Vision insurance 

EEO M/F/D/V  

Our company recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.  

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Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience buying and managing all facets of the produce category 
  • Ability to communicate with customers, ownership, and employees  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required 
  • Ability to incrementally impact sales in a positive manner  
  • Proficiency in Customer Service  
  • Ability to multi-task and perform within a fast-paced environment  
  • Ability to work varied hours/days as dictated by business  
  • Ability to grow the category and maximize sales and gross profit 
  • Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license

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