Description du poste
**Sales and Buying Specialist**
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Greenfield Produce Ltd. | Richmond BC | Full-time
Grow customer relationships, source quality produce and manage the inbound freight that keeps Greenfield Produce moving. This role combines wholesale sales, buying and end-to-end inbound logistics, with a direct impact on our stores and wholesale customers.
**ABOUT GREENFIELD PRODUCE**
Greenfield Produce is the procurement and distribution arm of Kin’s Farm Market, a family-owned business serving Greater Vancouver since 1983. We work directly with growers and wholesalers to supply our stores and wholesale customers. Our purpose is to inspire a better quality of life in our communities. We value teamwork, lifelong learning, fresh thinking and open communication. We welcome change and follow through on our commitments.
**THE OPPORTUNITY**
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will grow wholesale accounts, source produce that delivers quality and value, and manage all inbound logistics to Greenfield. Shipments may include local pickups, freight from across Canada, US imports and overseas containers. You will develop customer, supplier and carrier relationships, negotiate purchasing and freight terms, and coordinate with customs brokers and our warehouse team. This role has no direct reports.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys winning business and solving problems in a fast-moving fresh food environment. You will follow purchases and shipments through to receipt, taking ownership of costs, delivery timing and product integrity.
**POSITION DETAILS**
Compensation: **$48,000-$52,000 per year**, plus a quarterly performance bonus.
Location: 12151 Horseshoe Way, Richmond BC V7A 4V4, with regular local travel.
Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday. Potential rotation to weekends depending on business needs.
**WHAT WE OFFER**
* Extended health and dental benefits.
* 12 paid sick days per year and a 20% discount at all Kin’s Farm Market stores.
* Hands-on training and mentorship.
* Experience across the supply chain, from grower relationships and buying to sales and distribution.
* A close-knit, family-owned team where you can contribute ideas and see their impact.
**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
###### **Grow sales and develop product opportunities**
* Win new wholesale customers, grow existing accounts and meet agreed sales and gross profit targets.
* Prepare timely quotes, recommend products that fit customer needs and provide responsive, dependable service.
* Identify new product opportunities and prepare proposals covering customer demand, pricing and profitability.
###### **Buy well and manage inventory**
* Select suppliers based on quality, price and reliability, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms.
* Plan buying quantities around store and customer demand to maintain availability and limit overstock and spoilage.
* Visit growers and wholesalers to build relationships and identify sourcing opportunities