Richard Bagdasarian and Pasha Marketing are worldwide marketers of premiere fresh fruits and vegetables grown exclusively in California’s Coachella Valley. The companies are seeking a Sales Director to market our high-value line grown in the United States from our base of operations in Mecca, California. We are a vertically-integrated grower-packer-shipper that is committed to food safety and social & environmental responsibility that is currently offering our product lines in both conventional and organic packs. We have an excellent team and are looking for an experienced salesperson to help us achieve the best distribution channels for our current produce matrix.
We are looking for a Sales Director in Mecca, California.
As Sales Director, you will increase the company’s sales growth by bringing your own customer portfolio. You will also provide service to existing customers and contribute to new and innovative ways to market Bagdasarian and Pasha Brands.
- Sales experience in produce sales or related fields.
- Self-motivated team player with demonstrated success in building sales.
- Ability to learn systems to do special pricing or input special orders, as needed (Kirkey, Famous & I-Trade).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to communicate between grower-partners and customers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and capable of making “cold” calls, as needed.
- Fluency in English and Spanish helpful.
- Increase grape and vegetable sales through effective business development and strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Collaborate with the Sunkist Growers sales team to facilitate orders from our two citrus packing houses.
- Provide the highest level of integrity and promote a positive company image inside and outside the organization.
- Proactively achieve sales and profit goals by evaluating and responding to the changing needs of customers.
- Identify new sales opportunities within existing accounts.
- Visit and contact customers on a regular basis.
- Closely monitor the market and competition and advise management on changes in the market (i.e. competitive pricing, new products, etc.).
- Work collaboratively with Bagdasarian and Pasha team members as well as warehouse staff to ensure optimal customer service and support.
