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Seafood Sales and Service

Are you an ambitious, high energy professional ready to join a well established and growing, privately held company with an excellent reputation and great career opportunities? Eastern Quality Foods has an opportunity available for a Seafood Specialist reporting to the Director of Operations of our Atlanta Seafood Division.Eastern&rsquo;s Atlanta Seafood Division specializes in the sale of imported frozen seafood to foodservice distributors throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. We are looking for a Seafood Specialist to leverage his or her knowledge in the seafood industry to support the procurement activities for the Director of Operations, maintain and develop supplier relationships, and handle internal sales for designated existing account relationships. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of seafood sourcing and market trends along with industry relationships. This position is an in-office position located in Atlanta, GA.We are seeking to fill this position immediately and offer a competitive salary, annual incentive bonus compensation, vacation pay, medical benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, and great career potential.Position Overview:<ul><li>Assist the Director of Operations in procuring seafood from overseas and managing direct supplier relationships</li><li>Track and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability</li><li>Communicate with suppliers to obtain product information, pricing and availability</li><li>Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, new markets and competitive pricing</li><li>Manage existing customer accounts with an emphasis on building strong client relationships</li><li>Develop new business opportunities in food service and wholesale distribution sectors, including potential expansion into other geographic markets</li><li>Provide company representation at customer food shows</li></ul>Position Qualifications:<ul><li>Previous procurement experience preferably in the seafood or food industry.</li><li>Experience and general understanding of seafood products, pricing, and market trends</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills to build lasting customer relationships</li><li>Proactive, growth-driven mindset with a focus on expanding sales opportunities</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment</li><li>Willingness to travel and engage directly with key food service clients</li></ul>About Eastern Quality Foods:Eastern Quality Foods (www.easternqualityfoods.com) is a privately held wholesale distributor of protein including poultry, beef, seafood and pork with thirteen sales offices throughout the United States. The Company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and has operated successfully since 1954.Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Procurement Specialist

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Procurement Specialist