About Company and Position:

• A well established and respected LA area Wholesaler / Distributer / Shipper is in growth mode, increasing sales and adding new produce categories.
• Seeking an experienced and accomplished sales pro to join their successful sales team.
• Our client has achieved consistent year-over-year growth and is adding talent to continue to build the company.
• They have a great reputation within the industry, a solid team, and ability to service customers.
• This position located in the city of Los Angeles, CA. A potential hybrid office / home work arrangement can be considered, but preference is to work in the office.
• Open to strong sourcing or buy / sell experience, however, this role can focus on sales functions and new customer development.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develop new sales for the company from your established customer relationships.
• Develop new category(ies) and / or significantly expand customer base for current commodity offerings.
• Maintain sales targets, category growth and build sales forecasts with customers.
• Possess a mindset to improve profit margins and overall revenue performance.
• Travel periodically to customers, trade shows, events.

Required Experience & Qualifications Include:

• Demonstrated success in developing new customers, maintaining and growing accounts, working successfully with internal teams and departments.
• Well-rounded fresh produce knowledge base; including production, quality, logistics, procurement, etc.
• Our client will entertain veg and/or fruit sales experience.
• College degree (B.A./B.S.) in related fields of study desired, or relevant professional experience.
• Starting salary range in mind is $100,000 - $150,000, depending on capabilities and experience, but may be open to considering a potentially higher salary.

Please contact Rich, rich@producecareers.com

 

Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000