Citrus Department Manager

We are a leading Grower/Packer/Shipper of a wide variety of produce commodities based in Southern California. We partner with farmers in California and Mexico to provide year-round conventional and organic fruits and vegetables to our retail and wholesale customers. 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 Department Manager in Corona, CA to enhance the growth of our citrus commodities. The Citrus Department Manager will be a highly self-motivated professional capable of managing grower relations, packing facilities etc.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for developing new business and revenue producing contracts for our citrus product line with both existing and new clients.


• 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.


• Promotes our company in a positive 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.

Qualifications:

• Sales experience and strong knowledge of citrus commodities with major retail and wholesale clients


• Experience and knowledge of produce logistics and handling


• Five 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 preferred, not required.


• Must have 5 years’ experience as commodity manager in citrus.


• Experience in growing relations in all districts and import programs.

Skills:

• 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, but not imperative.