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JOB FILLED - Produce Salesperson

Job Description: 

Established in 1988 and based in Los Angeles, Bandwagon is a highly respected wholesale produce provider. Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality fresh specialty produce in all categories of fruits and vegetables from all corners of the world.

We are currently searching for a dynamic Produce Salesperson who is passionate about produce and has a reputation for being a star performer to join our company. As Produce Salesperson you will be an industry expert with a network of retail, wholesale & foodservice outlets. Working from our offices in Los Angeles, CA., the ideal candidate is someone who is self-driven, highly motivated and eager to grow the business. This is not your typical 9-5 job. Your commitment to the customer is imperative.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

  • Assist buyers, operations and other sales support with customer's needs and preferences.
  • Organize and provide assistance for special sales and promotions.
  • Identify and target new business development.
  • Achieve monthly targets and commit to sales results.
  • Responsible for entire sales process from first contact to close.
  • Responsible for individual accounts sales and gross profit.
  • Service existing accounts when needed, obtain orders, while planning and organizing daily work schedule to call potential sales outlets and other trade contacts.
  • Keep management informed by submitting daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual sales analyses.
  • Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
  • Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; making recommendations to management.
  • Participate in company food shows as necessary.
  • Establish food safety contacts and assist the Food Safety Coordinator with any communications regarding potential risks and recalls.
  • Salesperson must understand and follow all company food safety, general safety and security policies. Each member must be responsible for any unsanitary condition caused by his or her own work performed.

Follow warehouse and company procedures, company safety rules and food safety and security program. Bring unsafe conditions/actions to the attention of supervisor

In addition, you will have:

  • Bilingual helpful, English and Spanish.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in wholesale produce/retail/foodservice with established customer base.
  • Knowledge of the USDA grading and conditioning requirements, correct storage temperatures and specialty produce characteristics with regard to quality and seasonal growing trends.
  • Computer proficient, Produce Pro software experience a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds safely.
  • Valid California Driver’s License free of major traffic violations.
  • Must be self-motivated, multi tasker and able to work independently. 
  • Proven track record of strong sales, customer relations, meeting quotas and closing deals.
  • Ability to secure new business.

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