Account Manager / Commodity Manager

Baloian Farms is a vertically integrated grower, packer, shipper of fresh vegetables with operations throughout California, Arizona and Mexico. For generations, we have built our reputation on strong grower partnerships, exceptional customer service, and delivering quality produce to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across North America.

As we continue to expand our year-round vegetable programs, we are seeking an experience Account Manager / Commodity Manager to join our sales organization.

This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future growth of Baloian Farms by expanding existing and new customer relationships, developing year-round commodity programs, and serving as the company expert for assigned product categories.

Location: Fresno, CA (with travel as needed)

Position Summary

The Account Manager / Commodity Manager will manage a portfolio of customer accounts while providing leadership for assigned commodity categories. This individual will work closely with growers, operations, procurement and fellow Account Managers to develop customer programs, monitor market conditions, and identify opportunities to expand Baloian’s year-round vegetable business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Serve as the internal category expert for assigned commodities.
• Develop and expand year-round customer programs.
• Monitor daily market conditions, pricing, quality and supply.
• Prepare market updates and pricing recommendations for the sales team.
• Coordinate forecasts, projections, and customer demand with operations and procurement.
• Work closely with Grower Relations to align future supply with customer needs.
• Partner with Director of Business Development to identify new opportunities and expand existing programs.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, growers and industry partners.
• Travel as needed to visit customers, growers, fields and industry events.

Initial Commodity Focus

Commodity assignments will be based on experience and business needs but may include categories such as:

• Green Onions
• Brussel Sprouts
• Romaine & Romaine Hearts
• Iceberg
• Leaf Lettuce
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Spinach

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce sales, procurement, or category management.
• Strong understanding of retail, wholesale, and/or foodservice produce markets.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across departments.
• Passion for building long-term customer and grower partnerships.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate understands that successful category management goes beyond daily sales. It means understanding the markets, anticipating customer needs, coordinating supply, identifying opportunities and helping customers succeed.

If you enjoy developing business, building relationships, and taking ownership of a growing category, we’d like to talk with you.