Premier Produce was founded on the principle of bringing premium product and service at a fair price to our customers. We are Primus Labs Certified, FSMA compliant, and support an unmatched, comprehensive traceability program. With strong alliances in the USA, Canada and Mexico, we provide our customers the best quality and value.
When you choose Premier Produce, you’re gaining a dedicated team who wants to see you succeed and puts your needs first. It’s more than just business with us - it’s personal.
We are currently searching for a dynamic, self-motivated Produce Salesperson who is passionate about produce and has a reputation for being a star performer to join our company.
As a Salesperson, you will be responsible for securing and maintaining customers and will report to the Sales Director. This role requires collaboration with our domestic sales team in order to expand efforts into wholesale, foodservice, and retail accounts across the United States.
We provide you with a full admin staff so you can concentrate on expanding your business!
This position requires selling of fruits and vegetables both from our on-hand inventory as well as brokering and procuring products to meet customer’s needs. Location will be based in our South Texas Valley facility in Pharr, TX.
This is a commission position + medical/dental/vision available.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Fully embrace our core values:
- Be self-motivated
- Provide excellent service
- Take quick action
- Be a team player
- Understand the value of reputation
- Business Development: New and Current Accounts
- Proactively create contract, FOB, delivered, and program sales
- Identify and strategically pursue opportunities based on industry trends
- Develop strategies with the domestic team to better serve customers
- Assist in AR management when necessary
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of fresh produce sales experience
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills
- Must have an existing book of customers and/or suppliers
- Proven sales success
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Bilingual not necessary, but preferred.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills and able to work well with others
This is not your typical 9-5 job. Your commitment to our team, our suppliers, our customers, and our service providers is imperative.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
