Job Description:
For three generations and counting, the Braga Family has been at the forefront of the fresh produce industry – growing, packing, and shipping the highest quality fresh organic vegetables all over the world, growing over 20 commodities on more than 15,000 acres.
We are now looking for a Sales Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Minimum three years experience in perishable produce sales and account management, with retail and wholesale clients
- Strong technical skills, including Famous, MS Office and produce industry EDI platforms (Itrade, etc.), along with the ability to learn new applications very quickly
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills
- Superior problem solving & analytical skills, as well as strong organizational & planning skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to quickly process information to make profitable decisions
- Self-motivated & goal-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task & prioritize work
- Team oriented
- High tolerance for frequent change
- Self-starter, driven by achieving results
- Superior work ethic
- Must be available to work an occasional Saturday
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Maintain and build sales with existing customer base
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Establish and maintain new customer relationships
- Implement sales and service strategies to meet the company’s goals
- Know the product, create the market, and fill the need
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Daily participation in monitoring aging product inventory and sell accordingly
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Daily Coordination with Transportation & Logistics
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Travel: Occasional customer visits and industry functions as needed
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Excellent communication with management, sales, and production teams
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Proactively and professionally handle day to day sales
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Manage customer satisfaction by handling customer requests and complaints in a timely manner
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Participate in weekly sales meetings
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Ensure great customer service
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Manage order entry and maintenance in Famous, iTrade and FoodLink
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Professionally represent our company and core values
