Job Description:
We are a leading importer of premium produce from around the world with a 25-year tradition of offering consistently superior service, the finest fruit quality available and innovative packaging. Our highly popular brands are backed by vigorous, trend-setting marketing, and our retail partners include some of the premier names in the industry. We are currently searching for a full-time Marketing and Sales Representative to join our company in our New Rochelle, New York office.
Desired Professional & Personal Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3-5 years of sales experience in the fresh produce industry with a proven record of enhancing current customer relationships and fostering new customer relationships. Experience with sourcing and marketing of fresh avocados is a plus.
- Computer proficiency: complete familiarity with all Microsoft Office applications, experience with web-based platforms including iTrade, Foodlink, and Retail Link plus a readiness to learn new customized software and systems.
- Fluency in written and spoken English with a warm, personable telephone manner. Bilingual English-Spanish is a definite plus.
- Bright, energetic individual with initiative, flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced business environment.
Core responsibilities of the Marketing & Sales Representative:
- Establish and maintain customer relationships in the retail, wholesale and foodservice segments of the produce industry.
- Maintain consistent communication with customers to effectively service their purchasing and program needs while formulating innovative marketing strategies to optimize sales growth with each customer.
- Work with category managers to implement plans of action based on current and projected market conditions for all commodities and import seasons.
- Track commodity sales and analyze sales trends.
- Special projects as directed by the Sales Manager.
Pay Rate & Company Benefits:
- LGS Specialty Sales, Ltd. offers a competitive compensation package including salary, performance bonus, medical and dental insurance, vacation, 401K plan with company match and an annual profit sharing contribution.
