We were founded in 2008 by a group of dedicated and like-minded produce growers who shared a vision and commitment – Grow and distribute the freshest, healthiest and most flavorful tomatoes. The program had a simple premise: Take the best that Mother Nature has to offer and blend it with emerging greenhouse design and technologies to create a perfect growing environment. This is an exciting time for our company as we continue to expand and take our brand to the next level!
We require an experienced, reliable and ambitious Sales Executive to enhance the growth of our branded and private label tomato sales. The Sales Executive will work directly with the Sales Manager and Vice President of Sales and Operations to generate new business and optimize existing sales. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Responsible for developing new business and revenue producing contracts for our product line with both existing and new clients.
- Prospects for new business opportunities, and conducts client meetings, presentations, cold calls, product demonstrations, etc. as needed to develop business relationships with key decision makers.
- Coordinates closely with our production team, quality control, carriers, and accounting to ensure customer satisfaction with all shipments. Creating a cost effective, timely, and reliable plan for distribution will be critical.
- Protect the company’s interests by generating the best possible sales returns, quickly and accurately following up on any claims or collections, keeping accurate records, and reporting results.
- Promotes the company in a positive a professional manner in all sales and business development interactions.
- Travel as needed for all customer visits, trade shows, educational opportunities, grower visits, and company meetings.
- Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
- Excellent Sales and Marketing skills.
- Excellent presentation and writing abilities.
- Able to organize and coordinate projects.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Works well on a team.
- Bi-lingual Spanish and English is a plus.
- Experience and knowledge of greenhouse vegetable sales to retail customers.
- Experience and knowledge of produce logistics and handling.
- Two or more years of related produce sales experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
