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Job Details for the Sales Representative - Fresh Produce - San Francisco Bay Area Position

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Company Name:  
Job ID:  7095-PCC
 
Job Listing Information:
Job Title: Sales Representative - Fresh Produce - San Francisco Bay Area
Reports To:
Industry Category: Distributor/Wholesaler
Job Function: Sales/Marketing
Description:
An innovative, progressive organic food company seeks a strong Sales Representative. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the strong upward growth curve of the organic industry. Position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Experience selling fresh produce commodities is a must. Fruit experience preferred, but vege commodity experience also valued. Experience working with retail, wholesale, and/or foodservice accounts is also desired. Knowledge of organic commodities is valued but not mandatory.

Successful Candidates Will Have The Following
  • Produce commodity experience with fruit commodities, vegetable commodities, or fresh-cut products.
  • Account experience with retail chains, wholesalers (especially those that service retail), and foodservice companies sought.
  • F.O.B. & delivered sales experience.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, computer skills.
  • Able to work the phones, develop new business, build relationships and maintain accounts.

Position Duties and Responsibilities Include
  • Develop business with retail and wholesale accounts.
  • Work with all levels of buying personnel to develop business, provide excellent customer service, and expand sales across multiple product lines or categories.
  • Follow-up with clients/prospects routinely to drive new opportunities and educate about new products/quality.
  • Provide category, product, merchandising, and service knowledge expertise to customer procurement, logistics, and merchandising departments.
  • Work well internally with all departments including management, procurement, warehouse, distribution.
  • Work with management to communicate new distribution opportunities, up-sell opportunities to current customers, market strategies.
  • Maintain an up-to-date client/prospect database.
  • Contribute to company marketing efforts, including providing new ideas, market intelligence, buying patterns/trends.


 
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Requirements:
 
Location:
Country: United States
State: CA
Region: West
 
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: Min:Open Max:Open
Medical Plan: Yes
Dental Plan: Yes
Retirement Plan: No
401K: Yes
Car Allowance: No
Bonus: No
Commission: Yes
Relocation: TBD
 
Job Contact Information:
Company:
Title: Mr.
First Name: DJ
Last Name: Stornetta
Email Address: djs@producecareers.com
Phone & Extension: 805-481-3200 ext. 13
Fax: 805-481-3545
Address: 122 LePoint Street
Suite 202
City: Arroyo Grande
State: California
ZIP: 93420
 
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