Job Description:
A highly successful produce grower/shipper and marketer is seeking a motivated Inside Sales Executive to join our expanding team in southern California. We're looking for someone who has previous experience and a proven record in produce sales.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 4 - 6 years of produce sales experience is required for this position
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Establish and develop a customer base
- Solicitation of new accounts
- Seek to improve sales revenue in line with established sales targets
- Provide sales support and superior customer service to existing customers while also acquiring new clientele
- Successfully promote a customer-focused work ethic in tune with the company’s core values and principles
- Maintain consistent working relationships in a rapidly changing, high pressure environment
Education:
- A 4-year degree is preferred but not required
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills -- written, verbal, interpersonal
- A positive, professional attitude with the ability to take initiative
- Motivation to research and provide proactive solutions
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
- Basic computer skills
Qualifications:
- Sales experience in the fresh produce industry
- Strong customer service and marketing skills
- Sound knowledge of proven sales processes
- An understanding of produce market conditions
- A track record in increasing sales and finding new accounts