Join Our Team and Grow with Us!
Did you know that Altar Produce® is the marketing division of the world's largest producer of asparagus? That's right! We're not just any company; we're pioneers in the industry. In fact, Altar was the first grower-shipper to introduce asparagus into Latin America. But our vision doesn't stop there. We've expanded into other premium commodities like green onions, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, radishes, and more.
As grower-shippers, we're dedicated to offering the highest quality vegetables. Our goal has always been to be the best, and if that leads us to become the biggest, then that's perfectly fine by us.
Now, we're on the lookout for a talented and results-oriented sales professional to lead and manage our sales department exclusively for our green onions and wet vegetables program. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and drive growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and execute sales strategies to maximize revenue, secure optimal market prices, and expand our customer base.
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of sales representatives to achieve departmental objectives and establish us as a dominant player in the industry.
- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify new sales opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to develop compelling promotional materials and campaigns.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyze sales data to provide actionable insights and continuously improve sales strategies.
- Budget Management: Manage sales budgets and forecasts to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Training and Development: Train, support, coach, and mentor sales staff to enhance their performance and drive results.
- Team Engagement: Foster a positive and collaborative team culture to inspire and motivate your team to achieve greatness.
- Production Planning: Coordinate with our production partners to plan and schedule production, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products to meet customer demand.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicate customer demand and sales projections to growers and collaborate with logistics and operations teams to ensure efficient product delivery.
Requirements:
- Experience: 5+ years of sales experience in the produce industry with 2+ years of team management experience.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of green onions and the produce market.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in sales with a track record of achieving targets and driving growth.
- Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
Job Type: Full-time salaried role
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join us at Altar Produce® and be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and let's grow together!
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
