Produce Sales Representative

Established Grower/Shipper located in Texas seeks an experienced Produce Sales Rep. This position will be responsible for current account development and business development with Regional and National Retail accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately forecast monthly and quarterly sales activity and trends
• Manage and do business development for retail foodservice and wholesale accounts
• Execute short and long-term sales goals along with sales strategies by aligning with overall company goals
• Maintain strong selling margins
• Partner with company management to develop and implement strategies for securing new accounts and achieving sales goals
• Track and compile data related to customer and prospective interactions
• Monitor customer market and competitor activity and provide feedback
• Visit companies that buy our products and educate them on our quality our quality assurance procedures expectations and data reporting
• Monitor competition to enhance sales effort focus by gathering current marketplace information on pricing products delivery schedules shipping fees merchandising sales volume etc.
• Prove commitment to overall team and company success with a willingness to assist with duties outside of scope as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• 5 years of experience as a Produce Sales Rep.
• Prior experience with iTrade and Foodlink preferred
• Proficient in Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a sales strategy as well as getting results through new customer acquisition
• Skilled negotiation skills and problem solver
• Entrepreneurial spirit and business mind
• Travel 20%

Compensation: DOE Medical Benefits. 401K Relocation Assistance

Please contact Jennifer Mazza

Required Experience:

IC