Wholesale Account Representative at LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP INC

East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Sales, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Inventory Management, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Computer Skills, Salesforce, Excel, Power BI, Organic Produce Knowledge, Natural Food Industry Knowledge

Industry

Farming

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Lancaster - Lancaster, PA 17603 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Day Job Category: Sales Wholesale Account Representative Are you passionate about clean, sustainable eating? Enthusiastic about working in a people-first culture, committed to living the good life and eating the good food while being good people? Awesome! Keep reading… Who we are – We are a nonprofit organic farmers’ cooperative of over 100 farmers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We focus on creating healthy, high-quality foods from our highly maintained and enriched soils on our small-scale family farms. We deliver the best local organic produce, value-added products, and humanely raised and pastured animal products to retail establishments, co-ops, restaurants, and institutions. The perks of working here – Medical, dental, and vision coverage 4% match for 401(k) Paid time off, sick days, and holidays Free summer CSA (community supported agriculture) share Being part of something that will make you feel good at the end of the day What you'll be doing - Working in a customer-focused role to bridge the gap between local seasonal produce and customer needs Collaborating closely with sales team and customers to promote growth and long-standing partnerships Accepting phone, email, and fax orders; ensuring orders are recorded accurately Exercising inventory and product knowledge, promoting sales for key items as yields change throughout the seasons Building strong client relationships, understanding ordering habits, and anticipating needs while providing exceptional customer service Developing new business with existing customers and identifying areas of improvement to increase sales opportunities Utilizing Salesforce, Excel, and Power BI to track, maintain, and advance customer initiatives Acting as key support for customer issues; exercising discretion and good judgment to resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise; ensuring customer satisfaction and retention Working with a dedicated team in a complex environment with the common goal of improving our food systems and supporting local agriculture Performing all duties and responsibilities in an ethical manner and in accordance with co-op policies and procedures Who you are – You have passion and knowledge of organic produce, pastured meats/dairy products, and the natural food industry You can thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment You are a reliable and highly motivated team player You have strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask You can set priorities and meet deadlines while accomplishing team objectives You are proactive with excellent follow-through You have strong interpersonal, telephone/verbal, and written communication skills You possess strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties, not listed here, may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the team. Qualifications Essential Functions / Tasks: Requirements: Physical: Vision Ability to read data and the computer screen. Hearing Hearing required to hear customers and co-workers make requests. Sense of Smell Ability to smell is not relevant. Gripping Infrequently. Lifting Infrequently. Stooping Infrequently. Squatting Infrequently. Push/Pull Infrequently. Kneeling Infrequently. Climbing Infrequently. Bending Infrequently. Reaching Infrequently. Equipment Operation Infrequently. Carry Objects Infrequently. Sitting Prolonged sitting. Walking Occasional walking. Standing Infrequently. Work environment Office environment. Climate Temperature controlled. Mental & Psychological Demands: Comprehension Understands and retains directions. Reading/Writing Excellent reading/ writing skills. Speaking Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers. Decision Making Use advanced problem-solving techniques. Attention to Task/Detail: Critical Thinking Skills Organize tasks and set priorities. Multi-Tasking Perform and /or direct multiple tasks simultaneously. Interaction with Others: Customer Service Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner. Co-workers Ability to interact with co-workers in a positive and friendly manner. Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Candidates from ALL walks of life are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Wholesale Account Representative will work in a customer-focused role to connect local seasonal produce with customer needs while collaborating with the sales team. They will also manage orders, build client relationships, and support customer satisfaction.