Job Description:
Sbrocco International, Inc. is recognized as one of the elite shippers of imported produce (grapes, apples, citrus, pears & more). Sbrocco is seeking an individual with retail sales experience directly with supermarkets. We will train the produce industry to the right candidate.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Communications and must also have at least 3-5 years experience working in direct sales to supermarkets.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Communications and must also have at least 3-5 years experience working in direct sales to supermarkets.
Compensation/Salary:
Competitive salary DOE
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Communications.
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Must also have at least 3-5 years’ experience working in sales to supermarkets (i.e. Food Categories, Center Store, Dairy, etc.)
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Self-starter who shows confidence and is eager to get involved and learns quickly.
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Excellent verbal and written communication.
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Ability to solicit and develop new and long lasting professional relationships with supermarkets.
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Possess strong organizational skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Some Saturday work or late night hours maybe required.
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Position requires visiting Supermarket Headquarters.
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Must be detail oriented.
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Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have reliable means of transportation.
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Maintain an overall professional appearance and conduct while at work and at company related functions.
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Maintain good judgement and decisions that impact on company.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Attend USDA Produce Training Course to learn the Produce Industry.
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Make daily sales phone calls to customers.
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Ensure each customer receives our outstanding customer service.
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Negotiate customer pricing, pick-up and delivery schedules.
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Meet with customers to discuss our promotions, provide samples, packaging options, overall promoting all our products.
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Monitor competition utilizing marketplace information on products, pricing and delivery.
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Work as a team and effectively communicate with all departments (Operations, Accounting, Quality Control and Transportation).
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Optimize our sales strategies by analyzing customer specifics and market sales data.
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Maintain knowledge of current pricing, current market conditions while informing customers of crop conditions.
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Handle customer claims regarding shipments and negotiate settlements.
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Order processing, pricing, mediating shipping arrival issues and coordinating transportation needs for assigned customer.
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Occasional travel to trade shows and visit customers.
