We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why we are at the heart of food and service.

Location: Laurel, MD 20723

Description: $31/hr. Position is 100% on site.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours can change depending on business needs).

Job Summary

• The Inside Sales Specialist role is responsible for maintaining profitable value-add, wholesale, and PRDC business dedicated to the merchandisers at each operating company (OpCo) to provide excellent customer service to each OpCo.

• The Inside Sales Specialist serves as the liaison between the OpCo and the value-added and operations departments within the facility.

• Supports profitable value-add, wholesale, and PRDC business while ensuring strong communication between each operating company (OpCo) and internal departments.

• Plays a key role in maintaining service excellence and operational alignment between OpCo teams and facility departments.

Responsibilities

• Keying in orders from each operating company for all value-added and distribution items.

• Communicating all orders to each department in time for all cut-offs.

• Distributing pick tickets and load sheets to all pullers once orders are complete.

• Giving direction to pullers regarding order changes, cross-dock information, and driver schedule changes.

• Handling all reporting requests, both scheduled and ad hoc throughout the week.

• Maintaining working relationships with all departments to ensure complete, on-time, and accurate loading of outbound trucks, including cross-dock items.

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with produce managers, produce specialists, sales leadership, and merchandising teams at each servicing location.

• Facilitating pricing of all products from value-added departments as well as distribution and ensuring pricing is sent weekly to all interested parties.

• Communicating any market issues in a timely manner.

Experience

• 1 year of sales or operational distribution experience preferred.

Professional Skills

• Experience with MS Office.

• Strong numeric and alphanumeric data entry skills.

• Detail-oriented.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Working knowledge and understanding of distribution and warehousing procedures preferred.

Decisions Made Independently

• Pricing on buyouts.

• Weekly pricing on distribution items.

• Credits under $500.

• Rescheduling truck loading to ensure timely completion of orders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• $0 copay for unlimited Teladoc virtual visits
• Employee Assistance Program (medical, financial, or legal support)
• Coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Pet insurance available
• Resources for parents with children of developmental disabilities

Hiring Requirements

• Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check.