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JOB FILLED - District Sales Manager

Job Description: 
Under the direction of the Director of Sales-Deciduous, The District Sales Manager-Deciduous is responsible maintaining daily business with existing accounts and developing new business opportunities as the markets avail.
Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • 1-5 years sales and marketing experience; 1-5 years in sales positions directly related to fresh food product sales.
  •  Proven success in managing sales territories/regions.
  •  Strategic ability in account management, with a focus on growing profitable sales for the customer and Deciduous Sales.
  •  Must be able to understand customer product demands and update forecasting systems appropriately.
  •  The ability to identify problems and have diverse problem solving skills that rectify problems in a quick fashion.
  •  Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
  •  Able to negotiate profitable sales agreements with key personnel that prove successful for all involved.
  •  General knowledge of the P&L with ability to create and manage a working sales/product budget.
  •  Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and product development.
  •  Knowledge and ability to use basic software systems such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook as part of the daily job function.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Primary job function will be to manage the day-to-day contact with existing customers, maintaining a constant flow of Dole products into each customer’s facilities at a price that meets or exceeds budgeted goals.
  • Other duties include product allocation when demand exceeds supply, handling and processing of sales allowances and work closely with AR in the collection of monies.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Sales-Decidious focus will also include
  • Assist in obtain new business and monitor sales support systems to ensure business retention, establish and enforce accountability.
  • Sharing responsible for strategic planning with Director of Sales-Deciduous, including prospecting and developing sales distribution strategies that grow volume selling Dole products.
  • Develop rapport with decision makers to ensure continued business.
  • Execute training, promotional, distribution and positioning strategies in coordination with deciduous sales force.
  • Determine pricing strategies that insure profitability from all customers.
  • Provides feedback to Director of Sales-Deciduous on account activities, needs and opportunities.
  • Ability to cover accounts of other coworkers in their absence.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education: 
  • BS, Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be acceptable

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