JOB FILLED - Sales Manager Metro New York - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

Job Description:

This is a role that supports retail and wholesale produce buyers by calling on, and developing relationships with, retail and wholesale accounts in and around the Metro New York City area. You will identify opportunities to grow market share and execute on action steps to achieve further growth. This individual will report directly to the Director of Sales, East Coast.

Compensation/Salary:

DOE

Requirements:

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
5 years previous or current fresh produce experience
Clean driving record
Thorough understanding of the Tri-State produce landscape, with particular emphasis on Metro New York

Responsibilities & Duties:

Develop a thorough understanding of the banana marketplace in the tri-state area, NY, NJ and CT, including wholesalers, ripeners, and retailers
Develop action plans for increasing the Chiquita footprint throughout the assigned market
Work with Chiquita customer service, as well as port and transportation logistics to ensure the best customer experience
Provide marketplace intelligence to Chiquita quality, marketing and sales teams
Submit weekly Sales Plans and Reports that provide direction for the farming, quality and marketing teams
Develop a schedule of visits that include headquarter calls, terminal market calls, retail outlet calls and prospecting calls
Maintain, track and evaluate weekly sales and opportunities
Communicate Chiquita priorities to customers when applicable
Develop relationships at multiple levels within the retailer’s produce group – interaction, communication and relationship building with Director, Buyer, Ripener and Retail support teams