Brooks Tropicals is a leading grower, packer, and shipper of tropical fruits, founded in the early 1900s. Based in the heart of Redland, Florida, Brooks’ specializes in producing and distributing a wide range of tropical produce, including avocados, papayas, and starfruit. Our produce is shipped to major retailers across the United States and beyond, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Job Summary:
Sells tropical fruit grown and sourced by Brooks Tropicals to retail and wholesale customers throughout North America.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Quotes existing and potential customers pricing for current and future weeks on available products via phone, fax, email and internet sales portal.
- Sells current produce inventory to existing and potential customers over the phone, via email, or via internet sales portal.
- Sets up promotions as requested by management. Write up corresponding offer and ad sheets.
- Establishes professional customer/vendor relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, quality assurance, management, and other key personnel).
- Solves customer problems related to quality, sizing, transportation and other issues.
- Advises customers of shortages and other order issues.
- Updates sales management on market conditions and changes in customer buying patterns.
- Adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs any directly related appropriate duties assigned by sales manager.
- Visits customers as needed, typically one-to-two-day trips.
- Attends food shows/trade shows to further develop customer relationships and build new customer relationships.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task.
- Prior experience selling tropical fruits preferred.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to make decisions in stressful environment.
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus.
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance available the first of the month following 60 days (employer pays a portion)
- Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Accident, etc.
- (AFLAC) 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time available
Brooks Tropicals is an E-verify employer, Drug free workplace and an EEO employer.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.