Perricone Juices, a leading premium citrus juice supplier headquartered in Newport Beach, California, has partnered with the renowned Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company, bringing together two respected leaders in the premium citrus juice industry. This strategic partnership combines Perricone's expertise in craft citrus juices with Natalie's reputation for squeezed fresh, high-quality products, creating a stronger organization with expanded market reach, enhanced innovation, and exciting opportunities for continued growth.

As one of the nation's largest producers of premium citrus juices, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Southeast US to include Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle representing Natalie’s Orchid Island Juices. This role is ideal for a results-driven sales professional who is passionate about building customer relationships, driving market growth, and representing a portfolio of premium beverage products.

Joining the Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice team means becoming part of a growing, dynamic organization with long-term career opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Summary:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving profitable sales growth and expanding distribution throughout Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. This position will work closely with foodservice distributors, distributor sales teams, independent operators, chain accounts, and Natalie’s internal Sales and Marketing teams to execute strategic growth initiatives.

This individual will be responsible for developing new business while expanding existing customer relationships and increasing SKU penetration across the territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as the face of Natalies Orchid Island Juice Co. with communication and interaction with internal partners, distributors, and independent retail partners.
• Manage and grow sales to meet and exceed sales goals. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the territory. Manage and grow existing customer accounts, including distributors, food service partners, and ingredient customers
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key accounts distributors and other channel partners.
• Work with Regional Sales manager to create and execute strategic plans to expand the customer base and increase market share.
• Utilize CRM and other tools to track customer activity managing and maintaining territory with up-to-date records of all sales activity.
• Work with accounts receivable to support and help manage customer accounts issues, seeing that issues are handled quickly and professionally.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings as needed.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide market intelligence to leadership
  

Essential Duties:

• Grow sales in conjunction with company's sales and marketing team's vision and goals.
• Call on foodservice wholesalers and distributors and independent retail accounts with & without distributor sales reps to increase sales and brand awareness.
• Anticipate trends and opportunities and communicate those findings with distributors and Perricone's internal team.
• Coordinate pricing, goals, and points of distribution with customers across their territory.
• Communicate and manages sales within all layers of distributor's management team (Executive, Procurement, Sales, and Quality).
• Call on foodservice wholesalers and distributors and independent retail accounts with & without distributor sales reps to increase sales and brand awareness.
• Identify new business opportunities, including key accounts, partnerships, events and promotions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership teams to execute company initiatives and deliver exceptional customer support
• Assist with development and execution of sales programs and marketing promotions. Present and clearly communicate programs to distributor sales teams.
• Help develop strategic and tactical plans for achieving sales and profitability goals. Anticipate trends, develop forecasts and budgets, and offer strategic plan for expanding sales and distribution.
• Provide accurate and timely information necessary to improve business, including pricing, promotions, sales trends and other competitive activity as well as a reasonable action plan.
  

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
  

Organizational Relationships:

• Position reports to Regional Sales Manager Southeast
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales with distributor or consumer products; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven success managing distributor relationships and distribution channels
• Solid grasp of sales metrics, performance measures, and technical indicators.
• Able to meet fixed deadlines and Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of sales metrics, KPIs, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Demonstrable and proven work experience as account manager and in negotiating/meeting clients' requirements.
• Strong Communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with a strong client-focused mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Self-Motivated and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Travel approximately 50%, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions as associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Location: El Centro / Yuma Region
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs
Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Reports To: Shop Manager / Shop Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Shop Mechanic to maintain and repair agricultural equipment, tractors, vehicles, and farm machinery essential to our operations.

This position is ideal for a diesel mechanic or agricultural equipment mechanic with experience working on tractors, harvesters, sprayers, irrigation equipment, and hydraulic systems. The mechanic will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on tractors, harvesters, sprayers, trucks, and farm equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify needed repairs
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, bearings, and hydraulic components
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, wiring, sensors, and lighting
• Use diagnostic equipment and tools to identify equipment failures
• Maintain accurate repair records, parts usage, and service logs
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements
• Assist with training and guidance on equipment maintenance and safe operation

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic, diesel mechanic, or agricultural equipment mechanic preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Experience with diagnostic tools and repair equipment
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred but not required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour 
• Full-time employment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Why Join Our Team?

Join a growing agricultural operation where your mechanical expertise plays a key role in keeping essential equipment running safely and efficiently. We value teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, and we are looking for motivated individuals who take pride in their work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Apply Today!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sales Operations • Logistics Coordination • Customer Service

About Pure Fresh

Pure Fresh is a grower, importer, and distributor of premium fresh berries and vegetables, serving leading retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers throughout North America. With production and sourcing operations in Guatemala and Mexico, Pure Fresh is committed to quality, reliable execution, strong customer relationships, and exceptional service.

Position Summary

The Sales Assistant supports the Sales Team by coordinating customer orders, transportation, delivery appointments, documentation, and day-to-day account activities. This role serves as an important link among customers, sales representatives, warehouses, carriers, procurement, quality assurance, and operations to ensure each order is processed accurately, monitored closely, and delivered on time.

The Sales Assistant must provide excellent and responsive customer service, maintain clear communication, and keep customers informed and taken care of throughout the entire order process. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced fresh produce environment.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Sales Support

• Provide daily administrative and operational support to the Sales Team.
• Remain available and responsive to customers, providing timely updates and ensuring they are informed and taken care of at all times.
• Maintain professional, proactive, and solution-oriented communication with customers, carriers, warehouses, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist with customer inquiries, order changes, shortages, delivery concerns, claims, deductions, credits, rejections, and protections.
• Follow through on open items and help resolve issues promptly, calmly, and professionally.
• Support the Sales Team with customer follow-up, account coordination, reports, and special projects.

Order Management & Retail Platforms

• Enter, review, and process sales orders in Famous, including customer notes, pricing, specifications, and shipping instructions.
• Process orders for retailers and other customers in Famous and update internal tracking files and Google Docs.
• Update retailer platforms and confirm purchase orders in coordination with the Sales Team, including Retail Link, iTrade, OFX, and other customer systems.
• Process EDI invoicing through retailer and customer portals.
• Process order changes, additions, cancellations, and updates accurately and on time.
• Generate Purchase Orders, Carrier Confirmations, and shipping transactions in Famous.
• Enter freight, service, rejection, and other applicable charges accurately in Famous.
• Maintain organized electronic files for orders, Bills of Lading, carrier confirmations, manifests, Proofs of Delivery, and other supporting documents.

Transportation, Appointments & Shipment Monitoring

• Plan and coordinate domestic transportation for customer orders while monitoring freight costs and service requirements.
• Coordinate trucks and dispatch approved carriers based on order schedules and delivery requirements.
• Schedule and confirm warehouse pickup, receiving, and customer delivery appointments.
• Monitor all shipments from origin through final delivery using Locust Traxx and other shipment visibility or tracking systems.
• Follow up with carriers and warehouses to confirm loading, departure, transit progress, appointment status, and final delivery.
• Proactively communicate delays, appointment changes, temperature concerns, rejected loads, or transportation issues to customers and internal teams.
• Work with carriers, warehouses, and operations to address transportation problems and protect on-time delivery and product quality.

Operational Coordination & Reporting

• Follow all customer orders through completion and keep the Sales Team informed of status, changes, and potential risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, warehouses, and the Sales Team to support product availability and successful order execution.
• Monitor inventory availability, allocations, and potential shortages, and communicate changes promptly.
• Process rejections in Famous and capture all related charges and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Sales Team with claims, credits, customer adjustments, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly customer reports and other internal reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, customer files, and operational documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication, accuracy, and customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in sales support, customer service, account coordination, logistics, transportation, or a similar office-based role.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and work efficiently in ERP systems, retailer portals, databases, and shipment tracking platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in order processing and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through with a high degree of reliability and accountability.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including percentages, ratios, pricing, freight, and volume calculations.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the fresh produce, foodservice, retail, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Experience using Famous ERP or a similar order-entry and inventory management system.
• Experience with retailer platforms such as Retail Link, iTrade, OFX, and EDI invoicing systems.
• Familiarity with Locust Traxx or other shipment monitoring and temperature-tracking systems.
• Experience coordinating refrigerated transportation, carriers, delivery appointments, and warehouse operations.
• Exposure to pricing, billing, credits, deductions, claims, short pays, or account reconciliation.

Core Competencies

• Excellent customer service and a strong commitment to keeping customers informed, supported, and taken care of.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Sense of urgency, accountability, and dependable follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team.
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change throughout the day.

Work Requirements

• Office-based position at Pure Fresh's Pompano Beach, Florida office.
• Availability for weekend or after-hours shipment and customer follow-up when necessary.
• Willingness to support other areas of the business as operational needs arise.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Since 1910, Schoenmann Produce Company, Inc. has grown from humble beginnings into the oldest and largest produce distributor in the Houston and Gulf Coast regions. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility, we deliver top-quality fresh fruits and vegetables from around the world to clients across Texas—within a 250-mile radius of Houston—as well as throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Southeastern Seaboard. Today, as a proud member of the GrubMarket family, we're combining our rich history with innovative technology to shape the future of food distribution.

Now celebrating over a century of continuous service, we proudly supply Houston's finest restaurants, cafes, schools, hospitals, wholesalers, grocery stores, and maritime chandlers. Our success is driven by a highly skilled team committed to our founding principles of Quality, Service, and Integrity across every step of procurement, sales, and delivery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Buyer - Fresh Produce in Houston, Texas to procure high-quality conventional, organic, and processed produce. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage inventory, and collaborate across departments to ensure the highest product quality and value for our Retail, Wholesale, and Food Service customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Negotiation: Act as the primary contact for growers and vendors; negotiate pricing, promotions, and assortment to ensure cost-efficiency and quality.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Perform daily warehouse inspections for grading and yield. Manage inventory to minimize shrink and ensure a 1% or better clearance rate.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain a 99% fill rate and 99% purchase order accuracy. Manage availability guides to support efficient store ordering.
• Strategic Growth: Monitor industry trends, weather, and food safety. Support E-commerce initiatives and introduce at least 10 new items to sales every six months.
• Collaboration: Partner with sales, warehousing, and transportation. Train the sales team on product knowledge and market updates; perform regular sales and price analyses.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5+ years in fresh produce procurement (conventional and organic).
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of USDA standards, growing/harvesting practices, and supply chain logistics.
• Core Competencies: Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a high-volume, cross-functional team.
  

Salary: $60,000-$75,000

Why Schoenmann Produce?

• Join one of the Gulf Coast's most respected produce companies with over a century of success.
• Be part of an organization that's investing in the future through GrubMarket's industry-leading technology and continued growth.
• Work alongside a collaborative team committed to quality, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to grow your career with an organization that values its employees and continues to expand.

If you're ready to bring your buying expertise to a company with a proud history and an exciting future, we'd love to hear from you.

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays and sick days.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $80K - 95K annual, depending on experience
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

We are seeking an individual who possesses a genuine passion for sourcing the finest produce, cultivating mutually advantageous partnerships with growers, and actively contributing to the creation of value for both our customers and the organization. This role entails the identification and acquisition of both conventional and organic products, catering to our Retail, Wholesale, and Food Service customers. Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisor, this team member will collaborate with fellow buyers to achieve well managed inventories.

Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To:

• Analyze daily inventory reports to maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimize out of stock issues, address excess and/or aged inventory, and determine optimal order quantities.
• Select and buys product based on procurement programs, quality, vendor partnerships, promotional activity, and other relevant factors.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and managing costs.
• Recommend and manage merchandise strategies for assigned categories, collaborating with sales to identify and exploit merchandising opportunities, and proposing programs & plans for supervisor approval.
• Evaluate and select vendors while negotiating product costs.
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities aligned with short and long-term business strategies.
• Assist in vendor rebate reconciliation and resolve vendor claims related to consigned or protected products.
• Follow established best practices and processes.
• Consistently demonstrate ownership of and responsibility for items managed and one’s results.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring food safety and must promptly report any compromises to food safety or quality to the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel.
• Peripheral Duties: Projects and tasks as assigned by the Regional Procurement Manager and/or Procurement Supervisors.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing fresh produce, with a proven track record in expediting and handling administrative tasks associated with fresh produce procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of fresh produce commodities, FOB and related non-produce product lines.
• Ability to travel to Mexico
• Educational requirement: High School diploma. Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques.
• Background in inventory management, including forecasting and planning.
• Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and a willingness to support all team members within the department.
• Strong basic math skills, including the capability to quickly calculate cases, pallets, product costs, and margins.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to excel under pressure in day-to-day operations.
• Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, and the ability to achieve team goals with flexibility in workdays and hours. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills for communication with vendors, customers, and colleagues.
• Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel to Mexico, 3-4 times per year as needed to visit vendors.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Location: 8800 E. Raintree Dr. Ste. 165, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (in office) or Remote (U.S. only)
Compensation: Salary DOE + benefits (medical, dental, 401k, paid vacation & sick time)

About Us

The Giumarra Companies is a leading international network of fresh produce growers, distributors, and marketers that encompasses a world of flavor and freshness. Since its inception in 1922, the company has taken pride in a longstanding commitment to quality, service, and industry leadership. Products packed under Giumarra’s trusted family of brands are supported by a suite of top-tier service solutions and enjoyed by consumers daily. Together with our partners, we’re feeding the world in a healthy way. Visit us at www.giumarra.com.

The Position

We have an immediate need for a Business Development Director to join our 104-year-old produce company during an exciting stage of growth and acceleration. This position will work closely with our Business Development and Marketing teams to help achieve total-company development goals and functions. Primary areas of focus include customer account management and growth, new customer development, and execution of retail promotions.

This is a senior-level position with exposure to the multifaceted areas of business within Giumarra, including sales, marketing, and category management. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience and contacts within the fresh produce industry.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be a key contributor to The Giumarra Companies’ growth and profitability.
• Represent Giumarra’s products and services to customers.
• Understand customers’ business drivers and market-specific challenges to successfully identify strategic opportunities with profitable accounts.
• Manage every aspect of a customer’s business, including category management, programs, and supply chain systems.
• In collaboration with the Marketing team, develop and successfully execute creative, engaging consumer promotions and marketing activities that increase sales and penetration with retail customer accounts.
• Ensure that Giumarra adds value as a supplier and is considered a key vendor by customers.
• Maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with The Giumarra Companies’ 11+ sales divisions to foster trust and continuously identify new opportunities and solutions.
• Professionally represent Giumarra at industry tradeshows, customer meetings, and other events as needed (40% travel required, including multi-day trips).
• Actively promote the company’s philosophy of service and integrity in all internal and external interactions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• An undergraduate BA/BS.
• 8+ years professional work experience, preferably in the fresh produce industry.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines while executing multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.
• Must be flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills and a professional bearing.
• Possess a high degree of proactive networking skills and abilities. Ability to solicit and develop new and long-lasting professional relationships with customers and general trade. 
• Strong computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Office and web-based customer portals.
• Experience in creating and executing successful retail promotions.
• A self-starter capable of achieving corporate sales and marketing objectives.
• Demonstrated account management and customer relations experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and possibly internationally.
• Ability to work with multiple commodities and sales divisions.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with fingers, hands, and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds minimum. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Giumarra Companies in partnership with ADP TotalSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, union activity, or any other basis protected by local, state, and federal law.

This policy applies with regards to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.

Ippolito Fruit & Produce | Remote – U.S. Northeast

Ippolito Fruit & Produce Ltd., is a well-established, family-owned fresh produce organization with decades of success supplying premium fruits and vegetables across North America, is expanding its U.S. retail footprint. As part of continued strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Business Development Manager – U.S. Northeastern Region to lead expansion efforts across the Eastern Seaboard.

This remote opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated sales professional with strong connections in the U.S. retail and produce sectors who thrives in a fast-paced, perishable commodities environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and expand relationships with major retail chains, wholesalers, and foodservice distributors throughout the U.S. Northeast.
• Drive new business development and increase market share across both conventional and organic produce categories.
• Collaborate closely with growers, sourcing, and operations teams to align supply planning with customer demand and seasonal programs.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies supporting company growth objectives and market expansion.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and consumer demand to proactively adjust sales strategies.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and promotional programs while maintaining strong, long-term customer partnerships.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while navigating industry challenges such as weather disruptions, logistics delays, and supply variability.
• Track sales performance, analyze market data, and provide regular insights and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Represent the organization at customer meetings, industry events, and grower visits as required.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Senior Executive Leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in produce sales, preferably within fresh, perishable commodities.
• Strong existing network within the U.S. retail and wholesale produce industry.
• Established relationships with major retailers, buying groups, wholesalers, and foodservice distributors are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success closing deals, negotiating pricing, and managing complex customer programs.
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities with a track record of identifying growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with growers, logistics, operations, and leadership teams.
• Experience selling both organic and conventional produce is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. Northeast as required (approximately 25%).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary to commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding a respected and growing produce organization within the U.S. market

About the Opportunity

This organization has built its reputation on quality, integrity, and long-term partnerships across North America. With a strong foundation and continued investment in growth, this is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and relationship-focused environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion

Employment: Full-Time Regular Status

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Company: Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative, Inc.

Location: Richgrove, Exeter 

Enterprise: Human Resources

Department: Contractor Compliance

SUMMARY.  The Contractor Compliance Analyst administers and supports Sun Pacific’s contractor compliance and risk-management program under the general direction of the Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance. The position evaluates prospective and existing contractors; interprets and applies contractual, regulatory, insurance, bonding, wage-and-hour, and Company requirements; develops risk-based auditing and monitoring strategies; investigates significant compliance concerns; oversees contractor corrective actions; and advises management regarding contractor approval, continued eligibility, suspension, payment holds, and termination.

The Contractor Compliance Analyst exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance affecting the Company’s legal, financial, operational, and reputational interests. The position works collaboratively with Human Resources, Compliance, Time and Attendance, Safety, Food Safety, Operations, Payroll, Accounting, Risk Management, Legal, and other departments to maintain an effective contractor compliance program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

‍Contractor Compliance Program Administration

• Independently administer the Company’s contractor qualification, onboarding, monitoring, auditing, and corrective-action processes under general management direction.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to contractor compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, agreements, onboarding requirements, audit protocols, and training programs.
• Interpret and apply Services Agreements, work authorizations, Company policies, management directives, and applicable regulatory requirements to varied and complex contractor circumstances.
• Identify contractor-related legal, financial, operational, labor, and reputational risks and recommend appropriate preventive or corrective measures.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource to contractors and Company management regarding contractor compliance requirements.
• Develop compliance tools, risk-assessment criteria, audit methodologies, performance measures, and management reports.

‍Contractor Vetting and Qualification

• Conduct substantive risk assessments of prospective and existing contractors, including review of ownership and business structure; licensing and regulatory status; insurance coverage and required endorsements; labor and supplemental bond coverage; payroll and wage-and-hour practices; safety and training programs; transportation authorizations and vehicle documentation; regulatory, litigation, and performance history; operational capacity and internal controls; labor relations and workforce compliance history.
• Evaluate contractor applications and supporting records to determine whether the contractor satisfies Company, contractual, insurance, licensing, bonding, and regulatory requirements.
• Independently verify licenses, permits, registrations, bonds, insurance coverage, and other records through issuing agencies, insurance representatives, public databases, or other reliable sources.
• Identify inconsistencies, deficiencies, elevated risks, or potentially altered or invalid documents and determine the appropriate level of additional review.
• Establish reasonable conditions that must be satisfied before a contractor may be approved or permitted to continue providing services.
• Approve routine contractor onboarding within delegated authority or recommend approval, conditional approval, rejection, suspension, or other action to management.
• Determine when specialized review by Legal, Risk Management, Safety, Payroll, Accounting, or executive management is warranted.

‍Agreements, Insurance, Licensing, and Bonds

• Interpret contractor Services Agreements, work authorizations, exhibits, acknowledgments, and related documents when evaluating contractor obligations and compliance.
• Evaluate whether certificates of insurance and endorsements satisfy the Company’s coverage, entity-naming, additional-insured, waiver-of-subrogation, alternate-employer, and other risk-transfer requirements.
• Coordinate the resolution of substantive insurance or coverage questions with the Company’s insurance broker, Risk Management, or Legal.
• Evaluate contractor licensing, permit, registration, and bonding requirements based on the nature, location, and scope of services.
• Determine whether expired, incomplete, inconsistent, or deficient documentation presents a material risk requiring work restrictions, enhanced monitoring, escalation, or another interim measure.
• Oversee agreement execution and contractor recordkeeping processes to ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are appropriately documented.

‍Compliance Monitoring and Risk Management

• Develop and administer a risk-based monitoring program for licenses, permits, insurance policies, endorsements, bonds, registrations, certifications, and other time-sensitive requirements.
• Determine appropriate monitoring frequency and enhanced documentation requirements based on contractor risk, performance, and compliance history.
• Analyze expiration, exception, and compliance reports to identify significant or recurring risks.
• Evaluate whether replacement documents remain consistent with contractual requirements and the contractor’s scope of work.
• Recommend or initiate authorized work restrictions or administrative holds when a contractor fails to maintain required qualifications.
• Develop and maintain contractor compliance scorecards, risk classifications, or similar analytical tools.
• Regularly report material risks, trends, exceptions, and recommended actions to management.

‍Payroll, Invoice, and Wage-and-Hour Auditing

• Develop annual, periodic, and targeted contractor audit plans based on risk, workforce size, compensation structure, prior findings, complaints, and operational circumstances.
• Independently determine audit scope, sampling methodology, testing procedures, supporting records required, and follow-up measures.
• Analyze contractor payroll, timekeeping, production, invoice, personnel, and other records to evaluate compliance with contractual and applicable wage-and-hour requirements.
• Evaluate potential issues involving minimum wage and overtime; meal-period and rest-period requirements and premiums; piece-rate and nonproductive-time compensation; paid rest and recovery periods; wage statement requirements; payroll deductions; sick leave requirements; job classifications and authorized rates; hours worked compared with hours paid and invoiced; production quantities and incentive compensation; timeliness and completeness of wage payments; payroll taxes and employer contributions; required personnel and payroll records.
• Exercise independent judgment in distinguishing isolated errors from systemic control deficiencies, contractual violations, or potential legal violations.
• Expand audit scope or initiate additional review when initial findings indicate heightened risk.
• Evaluate contractor explanations and supporting evidence and determine whether findings have been adequately resolved.
• Prepare analytical audit reports identifying findings, root causes, risk exposure, and recommended corrective or contractual action.
• Advise management regarding payroll corrections, invoice reconciliation, chargebacks, enhanced monitoring, payment holds, or other appropriate remedies.

‍Corrective-Action Oversight

• Communicate significant findings and require contractors to provide appropriate responses and corrective-action plans.
• Determine the appropriate scope, timing, and documentation of corrective action based on the seriousness and recurrence of the issue.
• Evaluate whether proposed corrective actions adequately address identified deficiencies and reduce future risk.
• Establish follow-up monitoring and testing requirements to verify sustained compliance.
• Resolve routine contractor disputes concerning audit findings, documentation requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Escalate material, repeated, intentional, or potentially unlawful conduct to appropriate management or Legal.
• Recommend conditional continuation, enhanced oversight, work restrictions, suspension, payment holds, or termination when warranted.

‍Labor Relations and Investigations

• Evaluate and respond to contractor workforce complaints and labor relations concerns involving wages, working conditions, workplace conduct, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, safety, or other compliance matters.
• Determine the appropriate scope and method of fact-finding based on the nature and seriousness of reported concerns.
• Conduct or coordinate investigations involving contractors and contractor employees, including review of records, interviews, findings, and corrective-action responses.
• Identify potential legal, contractual, financial, operational, and reputational risks arising from reported concerns.
• Advise management regarding appropriate interim protections, contractor corrective actions, monitoring, and escalation.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Safety, Payroll, Legal, and Operations when matters involve overlapping areas of responsibility.
• Maintain the appropriate distinction between Company compliance oversight and the contractor’s responsibility for hiring, supervision, scheduling, compensation, discipline, and termination of its employees.

‍Management Consultation and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Advise management regarding contractor eligibility, risk exposure, compliance performance, and significant findings.
• Present complex contractor compliance matters, alternatives, and recommendations to management.
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to contractor compliance issues involving multiple departments or Company locations.
• Represent the Company in contractor compliance meetings and communicate management-approved expectations, findings, and resolutions.
• Assist with government inquiries, customer audits, litigation holds, subpoenas, internal investigations, and requests from counsel.
• Develop and deliver contractor and internal-management training concerning contractor compliance requirements.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate changes to Company practices.
• Perform special compliance assignments under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, finance, labor relations, risk management, legal studies, or a related field.
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in contractor compliance, human resources compliance, payroll auditing, labor relations, risk management, contract administration, employment-law compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently evaluating complex records, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of California wage-and-hour and payroll recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience reviewing contracts, licenses, permits, insurance certificates, endorsements, bonds, payroll records, timekeeping records, and invoices.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, contractual provisions, policies, and procedures to circumstances requiring independent judgment.
• Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex assignments under general supervision and appropriately escalate matters presenting substantial risk.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document-management, payroll, auditing, or compliance-tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Company and contractor locations.
• Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of progressively responsible contractor compliance, payroll auditing, human resources, labor relations, or risk-management experience.
• Experience in agriculture, food processing, packing, cold storage, staffing, construction, or another labor-intensive and highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of California farm labor contractor licensing, bonding, transportation, payroll, and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Experience developing risk-based audit programs and evaluating contractor corrective-action plans.
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, employment practices liability, additional-insured, waiver-of-subrogation, and alternate-employer requirements.
• Professional certification in compliance, human resources, payroll, auditing, risk management, or a related discipline.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound judgment concerning matters affecting legal, financial, operational, labor, and reputational risk.
• Ability to independently evaluate alternative courses of action and make well-supported recommendations.
• Ability to distinguish routine administrative deficiencies from material or systemic compliance concerns.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, sampling methods, internal controls, and corrective-action processes.
• Ability to reconcile payroll, timekeeping, production, personnel, and invoicing information.
• Ability to communicate complex requirements and adverse findings professionally and persuasively.
• Ability to remain objective and exercise discretion when handling sensitive complaints and investigations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across contractors, locations, commodities, and operating departments.
• Ability to preserve the confidentiality of contractor, payroll, employee, investigation, and business information.

PHYSICAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment, with regular and extensive visits to agricultural fields, packing facilities, cold-storage facilities, contractor offices, and other operating locations.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures, terrain, dust, noise, and other agricultural or industrial conditions during field visits.
• Ability to travel and occasionally work outside regular business hours based on operational, audit, or investigative needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full-Time | Onsite

Join a Company with More Than a Century of Excellence

For over 100 years, Schoenmann Produce has been a trusted leader in fresh produce distribution throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast. Founded in 1910, our reputation has been built on quality, integrity, exceptional service, and long-standing customer relationships. Today, as a proud member of the GrubMarket family, we're combining our rich history with innovative technology to shape the future of food distribution.

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Houston team. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment, and enjoy building strong customer relationships, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment application, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, deductions, short pays, and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate aging reports and customer account records.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally.
• Process credits, adjustments, and refunds.
• Support month-end closing activities and prepare AR reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Produce industry experience strongly preferred
• Food distribution experience will also be considered.
• Experience with Produce Pro ERP is a plus.
• Strong understanding of AR processes and general accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Why Schoenmann Produce?

• Join one of the Gulf Coast's most respected produce companies with over a century of success.
• Be part of an organization that's investing in the future through GrubMarket's industry-leading technology and continued growth.
• Work alongside a collaborative team committed to quality, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to grow your career with an organization that values its employees and continues to expand.

If you're ready to bring your Accounts Receivable expertise to a company with a proud history and an exciting future, we'd love to hear from you.

• Operate a Class B commercial vehicle
• Deliver products to Customer according to scheduled routes
• load and unload products
• Report vehicle maintenance or safety issues
• Communicate with dispatch regarding route changes, delays, or delivery issues
• Assist with warehouse or other duties as assigned when deliveries are completed

Location: Mendez International – Hunts Point Market, Bronx, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Evening Shift
Days Off: Friday and Saturday

About Mendez International

Mendez International is a wholly owned subsidiary of GrubMarket Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing food technology and fresh produce companies in North America.

GrubMarket operates an extensive network of produce companies, food wholesalers, distribution centers, and technology businesses across the United States and Canada. The company serves thousands of customers ranging from independent retailers and restaurants to national grocery chains and institutional foodservice providers. Through its innovative software platform and nationwide distribution network, GrubMarket continues to transform the fresh food supply chain by combining technology with operational excellence.
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Joining Mendez International means becoming part of a rapidly growing organization with significant opportunities for career advancement within the GrubMarket family of companies.
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‍Position Summary

Mendez International is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead evening operations at our Hunts Point Market facility. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing all operational departments while ensuring exceptional customer service, product quality, inventory accuracy, employee safety, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will be an experienced produce professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment and has a proven track record of leading teams and driving results.
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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational departments within the facility.
• Oversee receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, order selection, shipping, transportation coordination, and quality assurance.
• Supervise department managers, supervisors, and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure product quality, inventory accuracy, and proper cold chain management.
• Drive labor productivity while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards.
• Coordinate daily operations to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Develop, coach, and hold leadership teams accountable for operational performance.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in the fresh produce industry (required).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple operational departments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in high-volume wholesale produce distribution.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, food safety, and transportation logistics.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in refrigerated warehouse environments for extended periods.
• Ability to work evening shifts and additional hours as business needs require.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Evening shift
• Regular days off: Friday and Saturday
  

Compensation & Benefits

Mendez International offers a competitive compensation package based on experience, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of North America’s fastest-growing food technology and fresh produce companies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will work exclusively with one Association Services Group client, the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), supporting its Produce Food Safety Services (PFSS) Program. Produce Food Safety Services (PFSS) is a program that provides nationwide consultation, tailored food safety program development, training, education, and regulatory guidance for growers, packers, shippers, and processors specifically in the produce industry. 

This Specialist will combine the growth of the Produce Food Safety Services (PFSS) program by combining expert food safety consulting with proactive customer relations and business development. This role will maintain a portfolio of consulting clients while also generating new leads, strengthening client relationships, and help expand PFSS visibility and impact within the domestic fruit and vegetable industry.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports directly to the ASG Account Manager that serves as the Director of Education and Food Safety for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.

EDUCATION AND SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years in agriculture, food safety, or agribusiness (10+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of agricultural production and post-harvest handling.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• HACCP certification preferred; ability to design HACCP plans required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new software tools.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

TRAINING, SKILLS, PERSONALITY:

• A self starter with a “can do” attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with functional knowledge of software for web postings and updates; ability to learn new technology to improve efficiency.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including strong telephone and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and client needs.
• Capable of juggling multiple client projects at any given time.
• Confident enough to ask for help, direction, or clarification to accomplish a project.
• Pays great attention to detail.
• Adaptability and willingness to initiate change when necessary.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within the scope of the position.
• Positive attitude, personable, and the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate policies, procedures, and objectives clearly and professionally, representing PFSS positively in the community.
• Solid analytical skills for assessing and evaluating situations and data.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel is required. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to travel overnight.  Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Requires ability to work in hot/humid conditions in production fields and packing facilities for long periods of time.  Requires ability to move freely in production field operations and in packing facilities. 
• Requires ability to work in cold/refrigerated conditions in packing facilities and cold storage facilities for long periods of time.
• Requires sitting in office environment for long periods of time. Requires ability to move freely in office environment and operation of standard office machines, including a computer and printer. 
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time, paying attention to detail.
• Requires occasional bending, reaching, and stretching and lifting boxes weighing 25 lbs to 30 lbs.   

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:

• Work with GFVGA leadership and communications to develop a plan for increasing PFFS brand visibility and awareness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one food safety consultation, education, and program development for farms, harvest and post-harvest operations, and minimal processing facilities, ensuring readiness for GAP, GMP, GFSI-benchmarked, and other third-party audits.
• Conduct on-site assessments, create HACCP plans, create microbial sampling and handling plans, and/or advise on operational changes to meet food safety standards.
• Ensure all food safety programs and associated plans are in line with current FDA, USDA, or other regulatory requirements.
• Respond to client inquiries, providing timely guidance and pre/post-audit support.
• Represent PFSS at or participate in workshops, conferences, and industry events, offering training and networking to establish yourself as a subject matter expert and generate leads.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote PFSS services and expand industry awareness.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and new revenue streams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with ASG client Boards of Directors, industry organizations, academic partners, and other stakeholders.
• Generate and track leads for yourself and other consultants. Track lead generation efforts and report progress using established metrics.

LOCATION:

This position is welcomed to operate out of the main ASG office in LaGrange, GA or out of a satellite / home office.

This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Status: Full-time - Exempt

Remote (U.S. or Mexico)

Build the Next Chapter With Us

Healthy Avocado Inc. has spent more than 25 years building a trusted reputation as one of the country's leading importers of Mexican avocados. Today we market more than 1,000 truckloads of premium Mexican avocados each year, and we're entering an exciting new phase of growth.

As we expand beyond avocados into limes and other fresh produce categories, we're looking for an experienced sales professional to join our team.

If you already have strong customer relationships, trusted grower connections, and an entrepreneurial mindset, we'd love to hear from you. If you bring an established book of business and experience with another commodity, even better.

What You'll Be Doing

• Grow sales of Mexican avocados, limes, and additional produce commodities.
• Leverage your existing customer relationships while developing new business opportunities.
• Work closely with growers, shippers, freight providers, and customers to ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborate daily with our team using Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Proven success selling fresh produce.
• An active customer base with consistent purchasing volume.
• Experience with at least one commodity in addition to avocados (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• English and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Why Healthy Avocado?

We're large enough to have an outstanding reputation and long-standing grower partnerships, yet small enough that your ideas matter and your success makes a real difference.

If you enjoy building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping shape the future of a growing company, you'll feel right at home here.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission.
• Year-end performance bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Remote work.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.

Ready to Talk?

Submit your resume here or visit healthyavocado.com/about-our-company/careers/

Description

The Bilingual Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales growth, managing the sales department, and maintaining strong customer relationships within the produce sector. This role combines leadership, sales strategy, and customer service to meet and exceed company goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the sales team, preparing and executing sales meetings, monitoring team and individual performance metrics, and providing ongoing feedback and development
• Establish and implement short- and long-term departmental goals aligned with company strategy and culture
• Serve as a liaison between sales and other departments, ensuring cross-functional communication and continuity of marketing plans
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities among existing customers
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual customer and competitive analysis.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and merchandising techniques, etc.
• Become a partner with each customer and work together with them to grow their business using a consultative approach.
• Recommend changes in products, service and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management
• Performs other duties as assigned

We are a family-owned business in food distribution that strives to fill our customers’ needs while maintaining excellent relationships with all shippers, associates, and customers. We are a company that originated over 90 years ago. We distribute fresh fruits and vegetables over a 500-mile radius including, but not limited to Baltimore/Washington, North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. During that time, our company has built an excellent reputation for quality, service and dependability. 

Aside from a favorable salary, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Prescription, Vision, Dental insurance
• Company paid Disability, Life Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
• FMLA, Traditional and Roth 401K, Matching and Profit Sharing (when eligible), FSA and HSA options
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• And much more!

Requirements

Education Requirements: College degree is preferred, but not required. MS Office skills required. Knowledge of Prophet is a plus.

Training, Skills, Licenses: 5 or more years of produce sales required. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Customer Service skills. Meeting Sales Goals. Closing Skills. Negotiation skills. Presentation Skills. Territory Management. Prospecting Skills. 

Working Conditions: Work is split between company office and on-site customer locations. Regular local and/or regional travel to meet clients in person. The position is partly located in an office environment with moderate to low noise levels and is typically sedentary. Customer environments can vary widely (offices, retail stores, warehouses, etc. Daily use of a computer and phone system is necessary as well as interaction with staff, candidates and vendors.

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to decide the essential functions of the job identified and is not a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

Description

The Sales Representative will be responsible for marketing Class Produce Group products to new customers obtained by the sales person and existing customers assigned by management. In addition the salesperson will provide superior customer service to both their customers as well as other Class Produce Group customers.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Secures new accounts by spending time in the field, obtaining initial and repeat orders, utilizing excellent time management skills relative to planning and organizing daily and weekly work schedules to call on existing or potential customers
• Submits orders taken in person or by fax, phone and email to order entry. Double check accuracy of orders and follows up with customers to ensure customer delight.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual customer and competitive analysis.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and merchandising techniques, etc.
• Become a partner with each customer and work together with them to grow their business using a consultative approach.
• Recommend changes in products, service and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management

We are a family-owned business in food distribution that strives to fill our customers’ needs while maintaining excellent relationships with all shippers, associates, and customers. We are a company that originated over 90 years ago. We distribute fresh fruits and vegetables over a 500-mile radius including, but not limited to Baltimore/Washington, North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. During that time, our company has built an excellent reputation for quality, service and dependability. 

Aside from a favorable salary, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Prescription, Vision, Dental insurance
• Company paid Disability, Life Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
• FMLA, Traditional and Roth 401K, Matching and Profit Sharing (when eligible), FSA and HSA options
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• And much more!

Requirements

Education Requirements: College degree is preferred, but not required, MS Office skills required, Knowledge of Prophet is a plus.

Training, Skills, Licenses: Prior produce sales required. Three (3) or more years of produce sales. English/Spanish Bilingual preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Customer Service skills. Meeting Sales Goals. Closing Skills. Negotiation skills. Presentation Skills. Territory Management. Prospecting Skills. 

Working Conditions: Work is split between company office and on-site customer locations. Regular local and/or regional travel to meet clients in person. The position is partly located in an office environment with moderate to low noise levels and is typically sedentary. Customer environments can vary widely (offices, retail stores, warehouses, etc. Daily use of a computer and phone system is necessary as well as interaction with staff, candidates and vendors.

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to decide the essential functions of the job identified and is not a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

Objectives, Responsibilities & Duties:

• Identify and target new business development in the foodservice community
• Responsible for entire sales process from first contact to close
• Attend all sales meetings and appointments, (on time, punctual)
• Responsible for individual accounts sales and gross profit
• Make presentations of profitable programs to potential and existing customers
• Promote and secure business-to-business sales
• Close sales, achieve monthly targets and commit to sales results
• Organize special sales and promotions
• Responsible for processing and turning in job related paperwork within the set
• time lines
• Notify and assist buyers, operations, and sales support persons by
• communication of customer's needs and preferences

Qualifications:

• Foodservice Industry experience
• Proven track record of strong sales, customer relations, meeting quotas and
• closing deals
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must
• Organizational skills, ability to work independently, promote, sell, and secure
• new business
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal human relations and teaming skills

Nature’s Produce is a well-established Produce Distributor serving the greater Los

Angeles area and we distribute the finest product that Mother Nature has to offer. We are committed to quality and customer service. 

Our business is growing and we want to expand our team in Vernon, CA! We are looking to fill the following positions with new team members. 

Open roles:

• Customer Service
• Procurement Dry Goods / Produce Buyer

Basic Skills Expected: 

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to organize strategies and trends to communicate with others by various means including; verbal and electronic presentations. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to maintain adequate inventories while maintaining in-stock conditions at store level.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Ability to read computer generated reports.

If you’re experienced and ready to step into any of these roles, we would love to hear from you! 

Nature’s Produce is a well-established Produce Distributor serving the greater Los Angeles area and we distribute the finest product that Mother Nature has to offer. 

We are committed to quality and customer service. Our business is growing and we want to expand our team! We are looking for Drivers to join our team in Vernon, CA. 

The Driver will efficiently deliver produce to customers, follow driver safety rules and provide professional customer service. Assist in the warehouse loading trucks, palletizing product, pulling orders and performing other duties at the request of the Supervisor or Manager.

Due to the nature of the position, you will have the following physical demands:

• Stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn body, and walk.
• Lift and move cases (selecting product and placing on a pallet) ranging in weight up to 75 lbs continuously to and from heights ranging from floor to knee, waist, shoulder, and overhead.
• Use hands and fingers to peel and stick labels on cases.
• Handle and feel objects and/or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must have the ability to talk and hear; must be able to hear warning horns on moving machinery and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform position.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, an associate regularly works near moving mechanical apparatus and is regularly exposed to vibration and moderate to high noise levels.
• The work environment includes congested and high traffic areas, slippery floors, working alongside forklifts, single pallet jacks, electric walk behind jacks and hand carts.
• Walking and working is done on concrete flooring.
• Some duties are performed in the warehouse and will require work to be done in varying climates.
• The shift end-time fluctuates with the employer’s daily needs.
• The associate occasionally works in high and precarious places.

The people we’re looking for have:

• Produce Experience Preferred
• Class B License Preferred
• No DUI and current license in good status required

We offer competitive compensation, and a great company to work for.

An avocado distributor/wholesaler is looking to hire a Senior Produce Sales Representative.

‍Responsibilities: 

• Build and grow a strong customer base across the Southeast and Northeast U.S.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts
• Sell, promote, and manage avocado and other produce programs with retail, wholesale, and foodservice accounts
• Track market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to stay ahead of demand
• Collaborate with growers, logistics, and operations to ensure consistent supply and quality
• Travel regularly to visit customers, attend industry events, and strengthen relationships

‍Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in fresh produce, with strong preference for avocado experience
• Established relationships within Southeast and/or Northeast produce markets
• Confidence negotiating deals and closing business
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven mindset

‍Location: Remote

Compensation

• Salary: $80-$100k
• This role includes a great Benefits package