Job Description:
We are currently looking for a self-starter, enthusiastic Sales Person to join our US Division Team (Texas) in an effort of selling Mexican avocados year-round to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers across the US.
Sales Associate responsibilities will include inventory management and strategic product sales by identifying, managing, developing, maintaining and growing customer accounts. This position requires excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills. Sales Associate will work remotely from home (no relocation necessary).
Compensation/Salary:
Position compensation is primarily salary and incentive program (TBD)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
- Preferred 5 years of produce sales experience
- Spanish a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Existing book of business is a plus
- Knowledge of the Avocado category a plus
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business technologies
- Ability to work independently and as a part of team
- Customer service focus
- Strong inter-personal skills
**Flexibility to travel to locations including, but not limited to: South Texas and Mexico
Responsibilities & Duties:
- New account development
- Contract sales/FOB sales/program selling
- Solicit new business through outside and internal channels
- Management of virtual inventory
- Create market updates
- Sales planning and market forecasting
- Order entry and tracking of shipments
- Ad and promotional planning
- AR management
- Perform additional duties assigned by management
