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JOB FILLED - Sales Associate

Job Description: 

We are a Nogales based company that is a vertically integrated Grower/Shipper/Importer. We are currently looking for to fill a new position in Sales and operation is McAllen Texas.

This position will focus on customers in the mid-west and eastern U.S. (retail, foodservice, wholesale, etc.) Sales products will include conventional and organic tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other vegetable categories. Our client has a solid reputation within the industry with generations of experience and exciting growth. This is an exciting opportunity that offers career advancement and professional development.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Grow business opportunities with existing and potential new customers.
  • Develop new sales of fresh Mexican-grown vegetable categories and varieties.
  • Be point of contact for customers for product availability, pricing, quality, delivery and the overall market.
  • Occasional travel to conventions, shows, company branches and customer locations.

Qualifications: 
  • Previous sale experience in related vegetable categories.
  • Successful track record of sales in multiple customer segments, (retail, food service, wholesale or processors)
  • In-depth understanding of fresh produce supply base, production, and operations.
  • College degree (B.A. / B.S.) in related fields of study desired, or relevant experience in the produce industry.