President/Ceo Jobs

We are searching for our next dynamic President/CEO who is excited about leading Peirone Produce Company into new business opportunities. As a wholly owned subsidiary of URM Stores, Inc., this position reports directly to a Board of Directors comprised mostly of URM’s Independent Grocer Member-Owners and the CEO of URM Stores, Inc.

We are proud to be a produce company that is run by “produce people." The majority of our management team has a background in retail and wholesale produce operations. Since 1945, Peirone has continued to operate under the same core principles: sell the freshest top-quality products, maintain highly competitive pricing, and continue the culture of treating employees, growers, and customers with respect and dignity.

Peirone Produce Co. Who We Are.

As the President/CEO, your primary responsibilities include:

• Furthering the Company by setting a “customer first” culture and providing top-quality produce & floral products that are competitively priced for the member stores we serve.
• Build and support internal team that will support all channels of business—Food Service, Retail, and Wholesale
• Reviewing, monitoring, understanding and reacting to the Company’s Profit & Loss statements.
• Possessing the skills and business acumen to protect the company’s current market share, and drive future revenue growth.
• Monitoring and reacting as appropriate to company key operating metrics.
• Successfully developing effective strategies centered on leadership, an efficient supply chain, , and industry trends that will result in driving retail sales for our customers.
• Prioritizing, developing and maintaining existing customer relationships.
• Collaboratively developing annual company budgets and supporting company objectives.
• Presenting results and operational goals to the Board of Directors each quarter.
• Collaborating with peers on a regular basis to establish best practices and identify industry innovation.
• Creating a market advantage by fostering genuine working relationships with the farmers, growers. brokers and manufacturers the Company chooses to do business with.
• Creating a culture of continuous process improvement to meet the needs of Company operations and customer needs.
• Leading by example the guiding Peirone principles and culture of customer service and operational excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• A proven ability to motivate teams and associates towards successful goal accomplishment.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in purchasing, marketing, and selling fresh produce (wholesale and/or retail).
• Naturally innovative—always looking to find a “better way.”
• The ability to manage several projects at one time.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in business or management, or a combination of education and Director-Level (or above) industry experience.
• Excellent communicator with internal employees and external partners and customers.
• Experience in strategic planning, execution, and logistics of fresh produce and other cold storage.
• A background with warehouse management systems and food safety regulations and compliance.
• Tech savvy with various programs including MS Office.
• A strong working knowledge of the produce industry.
• The ability to develop financial plans, interpret financial data, and understand general accounting procedures.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading a sales function in a produce environment.
• A successful working knowledge of leadership, communication, and public relations techniques to interact with a variety of people.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with partnering organizations and customers.
• To be considered for this amazing opportunity, please include the following: Complete resume outlining your professional work history as it applies to the position, Cover Letter, three professional references (previous supervisors/managers), at least one letter of recommendation or combination of references and letters of recommendation.
• Decisiveness and willingness to take well-reasoned risks.

Why Join Our Team?

Peirone Produce has been in business for 77 years. During that time Peirone has become known as one of the premier suppliers for supermarkets in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. We are the employer of choice for hardworking and results-orientated produce professionals. We offer our team members competitive wages and a great benefits package.

We seek only those who stand out above the rest—progressive thinkers who push our company forward in a positive way. We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, below are a few of the highlights:

• Employee Assistance Program available for employee & family!
• URM Cash & Carry Discount
• Company Car Auctions
• Subsidized life Insurance for you and your family.
• Amazing Employee Discount Program to Include:
• Warehouse Purchases on the best produce around!
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance Benefits - Peirone pays 100% of the premium for the employee and over 90% for your dependents!
• Paid Sick Days.
• Six Paid Holidays, with two personal float holidays.
• Salary: $200,000 Annually DOE.
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match!
• Short Term Disability, Cancer Insurance and other offerings.

Peirone Produce is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by state or federal law. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination, regarding recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and all other conditions of employment. The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, and drug test, as URM is a drug free workplace (including marijuana).