Western Veg-Produce, Inc. was formed in February of 1994 as a marketing arm for growers located in Kern County, California and surrounding areas. Since then, we have developed a large network of growers and strategic partnerships across North America to bring our customers the highest quality produce and the best service that the industry offers. Today, our team consists of 10 salespeople with more than 200 years of combined experience in the produce industry. Our business has evolved to service retail, food service, processing, and specialty accounts for many different commodities. Our partnerships with commercial coolers, packers, and transportation companies ensure that we have as much control throughout the supply chain as possible.
We are now looking to add a Produce Salesperson to our team in Bakersfield, CA.
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Good geographical understanding of Retail and Foodservice locations
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Ability to work with Microsoft Office applications
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Must have strong professional communication skills
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Must have strong problem-solving skills
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Must maintain professionalism and provide a positive company image
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Previous Perishable or Produce sales experience is strongly preferred
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Must be detail oriented and willing to work in a fast-paced environment
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Four-year college degree or suitable industry experience preferred
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Bilingual preferred but not required
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Strawberry experience preferred
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Make contact with quality customers to initiate sales and grow the business
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Responsible for sales, retention and growth of company assigned customers
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Receive and confirm purchase orders via e-mail or by phone
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Handle customer claims and collections
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High volume customer calling is a must for this position
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Required to travel domestically to meet with customers and where needed attend food shows
