Always Fresh is the leader in marketing quality produce, grown in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Our goal is to provide the highest level of service in everything we do.
We have an amazing opportunity for a motivated, passionate, and experienced sales individual to join our sales team as a Berry Sales Representative working from their home office (preferably in the Monterey Bay, CA area).
The Berry Sales Representative as a liaison between the company and growers, retail customers, and within the industry. They will establish, maintain, and develop a customer while assisting the Sales Manager in the development and promotion of new product lines.
What we offer:
- We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve and innovate.
- We are growing at a rapid pace and have a passion to see our people develop and succeed.
- We have a terrific team of people who genuinely care about the business and each other.
- We offer extremely competitive pay, full health benefits, and a 401k with a company match.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in the berry category, with general knowledge of production regions and market trends.
- Advanced knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling products and services.
- Strong knowledge of industry trends, concepts, and standards including the produce retail, wholesale, and foodservice markets.
- Knowledge of the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act (PACA).
- Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Desire to exceed customer expectations.
- Desire to promote a customer-focused culture in alignment with the company’s core values, guiding principles and goals.
- Superior time management and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet target goals.
- Ability to function in a high pressure, fast-paced sales environment.
- Demonstrable integrity and trust in all activities, with the ability to work with a sense of urgency.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including ability to listen and communicate information and ideas clearly through a variety of mediums.
- Ability to effectively solve problems and organize daily tasks.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Ability to speak Spanish is considered an asset.
If this describes you, we want to talk!