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.
We’re looking for a personable and outgoing individual who can bring a positive attitude to our busy workplace every day.
We want to hear from candidates who have a strong, established customer list, outstanding customer relationship management skills, and the ability to manage products and make wise decisions in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and team player with a strong work ethic who is highly motivated to contribute to our growing organization. They will be adept at exercising independent judgment and initiative and possess a proven ability to recognize opportunities for business expansion within key customers. They will also be an assertive problem solver who looks beyond the standard solutions to overcome challenges and be comfortable working with a variety of personalities and individuals.
We offer a competitive commissions base and an excellent benefits package, along with the type of company, culture and ownership that compels our employees to stay for many, many years.
- Self-starter with a produce sales background who has the passion and determination to work hard and meet or exceed goals.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in FOB sales and/or brokering with a record of achievement.
- Established industry contacts.
- Ability to analyze complex and changing market factors, evaluate alternative sales practices, and recommend or implement effective courses of action.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within general company guidelines.
- Possess a proven ability to recognize opportunities for business expansion within key customers.
- Understanding of the fresh produce supply-chain; annual supply/pricing dynamics, business operations, sales contract negotiation, distribution logistics, quality management and claims processing.
- Should be an assertive problem solver who looks beyond the standard solutions to overcome challenges and is comfortable working with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to make sound decisions and solve problems in a confident, decisive manner.
- Create opportunities for sales with either your own or new customers.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Prepare sales correspondence in a timely manner.
- Maintain awareness of market trends.
- Provide input as to relevant market information, strategies, visions and goals
- Develop and communicate strategies to grow market share and customer base.
- Manage budgets to ensure effectiveness and meet area targets.
