Salesperson

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sell both commodity and value added programs
Focus on upselling current accounts, reviewing current and past business
Build and maintain relationships with key customers to support business development
Day to day management of key customer accounts: keying orders; working with shipping, appointment loading, CB Logistics, making delivery cross dock appts, pricing orders etc.
Stay informed about customer promotions and communicate with management/commodity managers
Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
Identify and develop new opportunities with assigned target goals
Answer customers questions and concerns, communicate about product supply, markets and availability
Negotiate daily and weekly pricing
Check on competitive activity and work to develop opportunities to discuss new opportunities and provide product solutions to customers
Attend trade shows as needed
Contract management with current customers
Other function/duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four years experience in a produce sales office; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be willing to travel 5% of the time.
Must be willing and able to travel to the various operations of the Company including but not limited to Arizona and Imperial Valley.
Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and rotating Saturdays.
Experience with Famous software platform a plus but not required.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and close sales.

Ability to perform accurate computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Capable of solving practical problems using appropriate mathematical techniques, including formulas and percentages. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Demonstrates excellent time management, self-motivation, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a respectful, professional demeanor with employees at all levels.
Proficient in reading and comprehending instructions, correspondence, and memos. Skilled in writing clear and concise correspondence and presenting information effectively in one-on-one or small group settings to employees, clients, and customers.
Able to work onsite and adhere to the attendance schedule required by the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Posted on January 14, 2025