The Giumarra Companies is a leading international network of fresh produce growers, distributors, and marketers that encompasses a world of freshness. Since its inception in 1922, the Giumarra Group of Companies has taken pride in a longstanding commitment and tradition of quality, service, and industry leadership to feed the world in a healthy way.
Our Nature's Partner brand represents the core of what we do: a partnership with our people, customers, growers, and the land and its fruits. Products packed under the Nature's Partner label represent some of the highest-quality fruits and vegetables in the marketplace, having met strict standards for food safety, quality control, and flavor.
We have an immediate need for a Midwest Region Business Manager.
This position will work closely with our seven-person marketing team to help achieve total company marketing goals and functions; particularly with Giumarra’s Midwest customer base.
Primary areas of focus include, customer account management and growth, new customer development, and execution of retail promotions.
This is a mid to senior-level marketing position with exposure to the multifaceted areas of business within Giumarra, including sales, marketing, and category management.
This is a full-time, salaried position. As the Midwest Region Business Manager you may be based in downtown Los Angeles, or remotely within the Midwestern U.S.
- Undergraduate degree - BA/BS.
- 5+ years professional work experience, preferably in the fresh produce industry.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills and a professional bearing.
- Strong computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Office and web-based customer portals.
- Experience in creating and executing successful retail promotions.
- A self-starter capable of achieving corporate sales and marketing objectives.
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- Skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Demonstrated account management and customer relations experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Ability to work with multiple commodities and sales divisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME
Including but not limited to:
- Be a key contributor to the Giumarra Companies’ growth and profitability.
- Represent Giumarra’s products and services to customers in the Midwest region of the North American and Canadian markets.
- Understand customers’ business drivers and market-specific challenges to successfully identify strategic opportunities with profitable accounts.
- Manage every aspect of a customer’s business, including category management, programs, and supply chain systems.
- Develop and successfully execute creative, engaging consumer promotions with retail customers.
- Ensure that Giumarra adds value as a supplier and is considered a key vendor by customers.
- Work with and coordinate marketing functions and activities on behalf of the Giumarra Companies’ divisions; particularly Giumarra Nogales, Giumarra International Berry, and Giumarra Southeast.
- Actively promote the Nature’s Partner brand and the philosophy of service it represents.
The ideal candidate will have contacts throughout the produce industry. They will have the knowledge and experience in creating and executing successful business plans that have resulted in growth and customer satisfaction. They will be highly motivated and able to not only manage a team, but be able to work as a team member.
