Seeking an Experienced Tropical Category Sales Representative for WYCO Produce in Tampa, FL.
WYCO Produce, a premier distributor of tropical fruits and dry vegetables, established in 2010, seeks a skilled Tropical Category Sales Representative to join their team in Tampa, FL. With over 30 years of combined sales and marketing experience, WYCO Produce provides year-round access to high-quality produce from global partners.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have an established book of business and the ability to cultivate and manage relationships with retailers, food-service distributors, and wholesalers.
Some of the main responsibilities include:
- Expanding tropical product offerings and growing the grower base.
- Staying informed with market trends, inventories, and supply and demand to optimize pricing and secure deals.
- Juggling inventories, forecasting availability, and navigating transportation.
- Utilizing internal systems for order management, performance tracking, and customer communication.
- Achieving budgeted sales volume objectives.
- Researching and maintaining daily awareness of national market trends and utilizing data to leverage sales and secure opportunities.
- Maintaining inventories and supplying the sales team with product availability daily.
- Projecting daily and weekly availability based on grower projections.
- Having working knowledge of national and international transportation and logistics.
- Working on internal computer systems to book and manage sales orders, track sales reports, maintain customer lists, and be knowledgeable about product inventory.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of produce experience, preferably in the tropical category.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, 2-year Associate degree will be considered. Established retail, food-service, wholesale, and broker contacts.
- Clear understanding of the fresh produce supply chain.
- Excellent communication skills.
- National and international travel ability.
- Must speak, read, and write Spanish fluently. Able to work with changing market factors.
Benefits:
WYCO Produce values teamwork, professional hustle, and a positive work environment. The company offers a base salary, commission, and comprehensive benefits.
Note: This is not a remote position.
