This position is seasonal in nature and is responsible for selling grapes during the Mexican harvest April – July, and is based out of Nogales Arizona during this time period and reports directly to the grape commodity manager.
By way of assignment, this position is self-motivated calling on existing customers, as well as reaching out to potentially new customers to the company.
This position plays an important role in the expansion of current markets as well as creating new opportunities for the Mexican grape program as it relates to the domestic US market.
This overview is meant to describe the immediate functions of the Grape Sales Professional position; however this is a fluid position which requires versatility, as the candidate may be required to perform additional duties from time to time.
- Sales and Marketing (minimum of 5 years’ experience)
- Spanish a Plus
- Leadership and People Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good knowledge about the business
- Needs to be organized and multitasking
- Deadline conscious
- Good presentation and speaking skills
- Computer knowledgeable (from a user perspective)
- Problem solver
- Positive outlook and attitude
- Experience and successful history in selling grape category
- Build and Manage Retail Customer Accounts
- Team Player
- Able to create and follow a sales plan
- Able to manage during a crisis situation
- Think out of the box
- Knowledge of grape marketing (packaging)
- Knowledge of grape production and harvesting challenges
- Daily pricing with projected market decline/increase.
- Understanding and knowledge of the grower return based on FOB prices
- Projected seasonal pricing
- Inventory and projections of product
- Control and direction on all aged and rotation of inventory also condition of fruit for special handling.
