Job Description:
An independent citrus grower, packer, and shipper in the San Joaquin Valley looking to expand their sales and marketing staff by hiring a full time Domestic Sales Associate with FOB sales experience and key account strategic management skills.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Handling incoming sales calls from current customers and sales prospects
- Proactively creating opportunities for additional sales with new and existing customers
- Taking it upon yourself to make cold calls and set appointments
- Maintaining complete and accurate records of all sales and customers
- Maintaining and developing working relationships with the team
- Seeking to improve sales revenue in line with established sales targets
- Providing sales support and superior customer service to existing customers while also acquiring new clientele
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years citrus sales and marketing experience
- Major retail account management experience, required.
- Strong communication, listening and negotiating skills are essential
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Sound knowledge of proven sales processes
- Comprehensive understanding of market conditions
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
- Ability to stay focused in the midst of an active environment and to stay calm under pressure
Please submit your resume and a full job description.