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JOB FILLED - Sourcing and Key Account Manager

Job Description: 

The Fredericksburg Peach Company LLC is a subsidiary company of The Great TASTE OF TEXAS Inc.  Established in 1984, the company is located just west of Austin, TX in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.  As a grower and shipper of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables in Central Texas, the company has built its reputation and business on providing our customers with excellent quality and customer service. 

In addition to farming over 400 acres in Texas, our company markets for over 30 local Texas Growers within the state.  We are a rapidly growing company with industry leading technology and are expanding into organic production with the addition of state-of-the-art retractable roof greenhouses.  Our primary market is within Texas and surrounding states to retail grocers and food service distributors.

We have an immediate opening for a Sourcing and Key Account Manager in the Austin, TX area.

As the Sourcing and Key Account Manager you will create long-term, trusted relationships with customers, growers and vendors to ensure maximum value. You will develop new and maintain current customer and grower base.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

  • Source and procure product to meet customer demand.
  • Work directly with current vendors as well as building new vendor relationships in order to source opportunities for our retail and wholesale chain accounts.
  • Build strong relationships with new and existing growers.
  • Be a trusted advisor, assisting growers in implementing best practices to meet their needs and concerns while maximizing grower returns.
  • Monitors crops and provides crop estimates and projections for use in business planning.
  • Provide input and feedback to customers relating to crop status and product availability.
  • Regularly communicate with operations, sales and accounting to ensure strong performance in delivery and service outcomes.

 Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of retail produce management, sales and/or buying experience required.
  • Knowledge of USDA standards.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A college degree in economics, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or agriculture is a plus.
  • A minimum of 3 years of procurement experience in the fresh fruit/vegetable produce industry and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong connection to the grower and shipper community would be beneficial. 
  • Ability to utilize QuickBooks and Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
  • Proficiency in operations of standard office equipment such as computer, laptop, printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, cell phone, multi-line phone system and other standard office equipment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required throughout Texas.
  • Excellent verbal, written, public speaking and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills required.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
  • Goal-oriented and highly organized.
  • This is a full-time position located in Spicewood TX (45 minutes east of Austin) typical work hours are varied and require flexibility.
  • Some travel to strengthen and develop personal relationships with current and potential new customers and vendors.

The Fredericksburg Peach Company offers a highly competitive salary, bonuses based on performance, excellent health benefits, and a matching retirement plan.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Confidential Job: 
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Zip code: 
78738

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