Job Description:
Sierra Produce is a fresh fruit sales and marketing company representing grower/exporters from Chile, Peru, Argentina, California, and Italy. We represent a substantial volume of South American fresh fruit products imported for ultimate sale to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Our combined imports to both the East and West Coasts of the United States are currently 5 to 6 million boxes and we have been growing steadily since our inception in 1995.
In order to service our customer base, Sierra Produce has two strategically located sales offices. Our West Coast sales office, also acting as our corporate headquarters, is based in Orange County, CA (Orange). Our East Coast sales office is located in Gloucester County, NJ (Swedesboro). Positions for a Senior Salesperson are available at either of our sales office locations.
The Senior Salesperson acts as a liaison between the company and our customers. They will establish, maintain, and develop a customer base for each assigned product. while assisting in the development and promotion of new product lines. They will also ensure that product price and Grower returns are maximized to achieve maximum sales profitability and growth. The Senior Salesperson will provide leadership in their role and manage multiple lines of commodities, working to actively grow the business and its networks.
Our requirements are:
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Results-focused, tenacious, and creative mindset to finish on top. Driven.
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Ability to be self-motivated and succeed with limited direct supervision.
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Demonstrates success in building and maintaining relationships with retail accounts.
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Prior sales/category management in the fresh produce industry.
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Strong business, economic, and marketing background.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
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Computer literacy required: proficiency in standard business applications included in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Famous software experience also helpful.
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Periodic International and Domestic travel is required.
Compensation:
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Salary + Incentive based compensation program
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401k (3% wage contribution from company up to legal limits)
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Medical/Dental/Vision/Life fully paid by company for employee and dependents
Please submit cover letter and resume (as a single document) when applying for this position.
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