Come join us "Where Passion Meets Flavor"! Auvil Fruit began as a family business in 1928 in beautiful central Washington State, quickly gained a reputation for premiere fruit quality and innovation, and today proudly continues Grady Auvil's tradition.
Our commitment to quality shows in every step from planting our trees to harvesting, packing, selling and shipping our apples and cherries.
In this position, you'll be responsible for establishing and nurturing long-term working relationships with our customers.
The Domestic Sales Representative position coordinates apple and cherry sales to ensure satisfactory sales and profits for the company, while providing excellent customer service by meeting our customers' needs and concerns.
This full-time position carries full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; a 401(k) plan with employer match; and more.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a sound working knowledge of all markets and growing conditions
- Create and deliver sales presentations to potential and existing customers
- Close sales, achieve monthly targets and commit to sales results
- Identify and target new sales opportunities and new business development in the retail and wholesale community
- Handle disputes with customers, freight companies and other vendors
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is an energetic, self-motivated, outgoing professional with strong knowledge in the fresh produce industry.
- A strong customer focus and excellent communication skills are essential, and the job requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer programs.
- The position requires 3+ years of sales experience with ag experience a definite plus. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Location: Orondo, WA
About Us:
Grady Auvil brought passion and vision together to produce world-class fruit with exceptional flavor. This blend propelled the company forward and dramatically influenced the entire industry for generations yet to come. Grady is recognized for introducing Granny Smiths, establishing M26 root stock, and for pioneering the successful marketing of Rainier cherries.
Along with establishing new fruit varieties, Grady earned a reputation for innovative farming practices that created benefits for growers throughout the industry. Grady’s achievements left an enormous footprint in the fruit industry, and his visionary practices continue to anchor the production of every piece of Gee Whiz Fruit grown today. Thanks to Grady, flavor is our North Star and our people are the compass, still holding us true to his vision.
Today we work together to produce and sell the best tasting fruit in the world. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-energy, tight-knit team of sales professionals as our company continues to grow and flourish. Come see what's next!
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.
