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Sales Representative

Job Description: 

 

Giumarra Agricom (Avocado Division)
Giumarra Borquez (Asparagus Division)

Sales Representative
Positions available in San Diego and Ventura, CA

Seeking an Experienced and Talented Sales Rep!

Are you ready to join a great team and make a difference in our organization?

We’re looking for an energetic individual who has a passion for produce sales.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled produce salesperson to take our sales to a higher level and broader reach. The right candidate will have outstanding customer relationship management experience and will take pride in providing excellent quality and service.

Giumarra is a produce marketing company comprised of independent sales teams, each unique in product offering yet bound by a common thread of uncompromising service to our customers and growers. This sales position is responsible for providing a high level of sales, service, and product knowledge to our customers. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and excellent planning and follow-through skills.

We believe in exceeding our customer’s expectations, and we know that every person in our organization plays a key role in making that happen. If you’re currently working in produce sales and you’re still looking for that perfect opportunity with a great company, we’re offering a challenging sales position for the right person. 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Achieve budgeted sales volume objectives, market penetration, average sales price by product and ultimately, contribute to company profitability
  • Provide input as to relevant market information, strategies, visions and goals
  • Grow distribution and placement in both new and existing accounts
  • Develop and communicate strategies to grow market share and customer base
  • Manage budgets to ensure effectiveness and meet area targets
  • Work collaboratively to ensure optimal customer service and support
  • Identify and analyze local market dynamics and pursue new opportunities
  • Work collaboratively to ensure optimal customer service and support
Skills: 
  • Indepth produce industry knowledge and experience
  • High-energy and passionate about accomplishing sales goals
  • Enthusiastic approach to problem solving
  • Excellent selling skills and an ability to adapt to different customer types
  • High degree of collaboration within the sales team
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Computer proficient
Ideal Candidate: 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage products and make wise decisions in a fast-paced environment.​ This is a great opportunity for an experienced produce pro with a strong sales background who has the passion and determination to “go the extra mile.” You should be ready for the challenge to effectively establish and grow the business by cultivating and managing profitable customer relationships. 

The best candidates will have the ability to analyze complex and changing market factors, evaluate alternative sales practices, and recommend or implement effective courses of action. You should be adept at exercising independent judgment and initiative and possess a proven ability to recognize opportunities for business expansion within key customers.

Ideal candidates will have an excellent understanding of the fresh foods supply-chain, annual supply/pricing dynamics, business operations, sales contract negotiation, distribution logistics, quality management and claims processing. You should be an assertive problem solver who looks beyond the standard solutions to overcome challenges and you should be comfortable working with a variety of personalities and individuals. 

Qualifications: 
  • 3 - 5 years of sales experience in the fresh produce industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
  • Self-starter who has the passion and determination to work hard and meet or exceed goals
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within general company guidelines
  • Possess a proven ability to recognize opportunities for business expansion within key customers

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