Job Description:
Guan’s Mushroom Co. is one of the leading national growers and distributors of fresh specialty mushrooms. This multi-site business was established in 1995 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. We have sales and distribution facilities in San Francisco, Pennsylvania, New York & Toronto, Canada.
We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated team player to drive forward our production capacity and market share.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time produce Marketing Associate position in Commerce, CA.
The successful candidate will have experience in the sales and marketing of fresh produce, with the ability to coordinate, plan, and market the company’s products.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the fresh produce industry.
- Creative and innovative ideas to market products.
- Excellent marketing and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing environment.
- Motivated, organized, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
- Implement quick decisions and problem solving in sudden and unplanned situations.
- Travel required to different offices, and continuous exploration of new markets.
- Available for after-hour sales support (phone and email).
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, but not required.
- Bachelor degree in the agriculture field is a plus.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Develop and execute marketing plans and strategies.
- Promote and market products and company brand to ensure profitable growth and expansion.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships in the retail/wholesale and foodservice segments of the produce industry.
- Proactively create opportunities for additional products with new/existing customers.
- Maintain close communication with customers and provide superior services.
- Coordinate, develop, and publish print or web event information.
- Evaluate and analyze market reactions to adjust condition and foresee issues.
- Provide general support and assistance to other departments.
- Attend exhibits and shows to promote and market products.
