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