Job Description

Job #35847

An established grower/shipper/packer with great quality and a strong team, has a terrific opportunity for a senior produce sales expert.  The company continues to grow, and seeks a sales pro well versed in selling commodities on an F.O.B. and delivered basis.

This expanding organization is fast paced, family-oriented, with a team-first company culture.  The organization has long tenures, values clear communication and a solid work ethic, and focuses on great customer service and driving profitability.  A strong produce sales background, experience with domestic and import deals, and experience increasing sales with retail accounts is desired.  Position is based in California’s Central Valley.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Marketing and selling fruit commodities, maintaining and growing customer relationships, increasing sales to existing accounts.
• Business development for new accounts, including prospecting and sourcing new customer leads and keeping current with changes in the Produce Industry in order to best capitalize on new opportunities.
• Negotiating and writing F.O.B. orders and delivered sales.
• Maintaining consistent communication with sales management, QC, warehouse, farming, and customers on pricing, inventory and supply, product quality, forecasts, market conditions, margins and profitability to meet goals.
• Periodic visits to trade shows and customers.

Desired Attributes and Experience Include

• Previous successful sales experience in fresh produce, knowledge and understanding domestic and import seasons and cycles.
• Strong experience/relationships working with domestic retail customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skills and experience in analysis, innovated problem solving, reasoned decision making, leadership, team building and strong price negotiation.
• Successful experience in season long programs and bid prices.
• Thorough understanding of fresh produce supply chain, farming and operations, market conditions.
• A highly motivated self-starter and a “closer” who is able to work under pressure but willing not to compromise on quality.

Additional Requirements Include

• Able to use FAMOUS produce software, Microsoft Office, internet-based sales and purchasing programs.
• College degree (B.A., B.S.) in related fields of study or equivalent preferred.
• Commodity / Category Management experience can also be helpful.

Please contact Rich Lentz, rich@producecareers.com

Job Categories: Sales & Marketing. Job Types: West Coast. Job expires in Endless.

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