Fresh Produce Salesman - Tomatoes - Confidential #7959 at Confidential - Los Angeles, CA - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

Fresh Produce Salesman - Tomatoes - Confidential #7959

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Job Description: 

Join an independent, dynamic force in the produce industry that has been delivering quality products for 7 years. We're looking for a dedicated Regional Salesman specializing in Tomatoes for our Los Angeles operations.

As a Regional Category Salesman, you'll shape and grow the Tomatoes categories within our region. You'll be the primary regional authority on these items, providing strategic and tactical leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Create strategies to increase the profit of the Tomatoes category.
  • Handle daily pricing decisions as well as promotional and contract-based pricing.
  • Oversee daily tasks of the Tomatoes category, including contract negotiations, project handling, and reporting.
  • Generate monthly and quarterly sales reports for the Tomatoes category.
  • Lead sales efforts and manage supply to meet our targets.
  • Encourage innovation in the Tomatoes category and boost our branded sales programs.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3+ years fresh produce experience (in buying and selling roles), specifically in Tomatoes.
  • 3+ years of category management experience at the retail level is a plus.
  • Strategic, creative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Superb service skills with customers and suppliers, a good understanding of finance, and outstanding skills in both writing and speaking.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Grower/Shipper side of the industry.
  • Willingness to travel 2-3 days per month to visit customers/growers.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus).
  • Knowledge and ability to use basic software programs such as Word, Excel, Google platforms, ProducePro.

Compensation:

  • $65,000 to $125,000 per year depending upon experience.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid medical, dental, and vision  insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick days.

If you are looking for a career opportunity in the produce industry, apply now to join our team.



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.




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