Job Description:
William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. is seeking an experienced Avocado professional to work with our other account managers and oversee the avocado category.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Specialized in handling avocados in both buying and selling roles with a proven positive track record
- Established industry contacts
- Strong analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer/supplier service kills
- High degree of knowledge of the Grower/Shipper side of the industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong team player
- Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends where necessary
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Communicate the needs and supply requirements of the Avocado category within the company
- Work with the internal sales team to develop category programs that maximize revenue opportunities
- Build and nurture professional relationships with existing customers and assist in the development of new accounts
- Sell and manage daily inventory of Avocados
- Communicate directly with customers over phone, email and other forms of promotional media
- Assist with the budgeting process for the Avocado category
- Consistently provide education to all internal sales and account managers throughout the company
- Be a positive role model for Kopke within the category in the broader industry