Dry Veg Sales
Produce Careers
- SOUTHEAST, XX, United States
Description:
- A family owned and vertically integrated Grower/Packer/Shipper in the Southeast is in growth mode.
- Seeking experienced and motivated sales talent for their small sales team for southeastern grown dry veg.
- Primary commodities include bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, etc.
- In addition to selling their own product, this position also includes highly aggressive commissions for brokered sales.
- This company prefers this position is based in their Georgia office full time but will entertain remote in their off seasons.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and manage new direct sales with retail, wholesale and foodservice customers.
- Broker additional product as needed to supplement customer demand during the season and generate sales in offseason.
- Be point of contact for team and customers for product availability, pricing, quality, delivery, etc.
- Work closely with the team on pricing and inventory to meet sales goals.
Required Experience & Qualifications Include:
- Previous successful vegetable category sales experience.
- Sales background in any or all customer segments. (retail, wholesale, foodservice, etc.)
- Good sourcing / trading background with established network strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of fresh market trends, swings and competition.
- An understanding of fresh produce supply base, production, and operations.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and business mind.
- College degree (B.A. /B.S.) in related fields of study desired, or relevant experience in the produce industry.
Please contact Rich, rich@producecareers.com