This position sells Wada Farms products by using technical, organizational, and customer knowledge to influence customers and assist them in purchasing the product that best suits the customer’s needs and results in optimal revenue generation for the Company. In addition, the position provides input and participates in the marketing, market planning and technical development of products and services.
Performance Factors:
- Volume plan must be met and projected profits are realized
- New customers are brought in through your efforts
- Dedicated production is sold at maximum price
- New products are developed and sold into market place
- Accounts receivables are maintained within targeted parameters
Handle day to day business with assigned customers that include:
- Price quotes
- Production scheduling / purchasing of product
- Order generation
- Logistical arrangements
- Account Receivable management
Dedicated Production Sales:
- Assist in selling all inventories produced by our dedicated facilities
New Customer Development:
- Establish new business for all products
- Bring in additional business
New Product Development:
- Assist to establish new products for market
- Develop Sweet Potato program
Marketing Co-packer Management:
- Work with assigned marketing co-packers to strategically grow business
- Inform team members of opportunities to increase sales through our marketing co-packers
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in potato/sweet potato industry
- In-depth knowledge of retail, wholesale, and foodservice markets
- Computer proficiency in business related software
- Strong communication skills, including written and verbal
- Team player – results oriented
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
