ProduceSupportSpecialist

The Produce Support Specialist works with other departments to solve problems and provide exceptional service to our clients and distributor partners. The role is responsible for managing produce quality and service requirements for roughly 30-40 regionally assigned Food Service Distributors and the clients we service within those markets. This is completed by visiting client locations and distributor warehouses on a rotating schedule followed by completing reports relating to the information gathered. A Produce Support Specialist takes ownership of all tasks related to the distribution area and is self-sufficient in planning travel and completing responsibilities within the required deadline. This is a remote position based in the Northeast US with anticipated travel up to 50%. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. Who we are: The Buyer’s Edge Platform Fresh Division is an entity comprised of Fresh Concepts, Produce Alliance, Fresh Alliance & Fresh Services with over 35 years of produce management solutions. The Fresh Division provides fresh produce category management services, procurement and contracting,, national distribution, freight management, k-12 solutions, technology services, and food safety assurance to food service clients across North America, the Caribbean and beyond. The Fresh Division has a national footprint of over 125+ industry leading distributors in North America, and partnerships with the most premier grower shippers. Your impact: Manage produce quality assessments for approximately 30-40 Food Service Distributors and their respective clients. Foster strong relationships with distribution partners and adhere to company principles during client location visits and distributor business reviews. Conduct client location visits, which include: evaluating product quality, providing storage and handling training, offering consulting on product application and pack size, and gathering feedback on distributor service levels. Ensure ti