Job Description:
Terra Bella Farms, LLC is a year-round, full-line, branded grower / shipper of predominantly organic cucumbers and tomatoes with a national sales and global sourcing presence. The company’s partners and key outside growers own important farming assets in Mexico / US and we have diversified and direct base of national and regional customers who are looking to grow with us.
We are seeking an experienced candidate who would help us expand our business while maintaining the reputation that we have so proudly built.
The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a motivation to contribute to a growing business. They will need to be detail-oriented and able to analyze changing market factors, and have a comprehensive understanding of the fresh produce supply-chain. In exchange, we offer an above industry average commission split.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
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Knowledge of the produce industry is required.
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Has previous experience in selling produce and brokering other produce not grown by Terra Bells.
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Be able to sell our produce, and knows how to source and sell a full line of produce.
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Must have a verifiable existing book of business.
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Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
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Ability to quickly process information and make decisions.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented and has excellent follo -through skills.
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Learns quickly, thinks logically and team oriented.
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Excellent and effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
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Effective negotiation and problem solving skills.
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Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multi-task.
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Computer literate: Word, Excel.
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Excellent follow-through skills.
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Has inside / outside produce sales/brokerage experience.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Cold calling and developing new customers.
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Book orders with customers and shippers.
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Customer service, with the ability source produce we don’t grow ourselves.
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Provide input as to relevant market information, strategies, visions, and goals.
Qualifications:
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Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) experience preferred but not required.
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Proven track record of strong sales and customer relationships.
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Ability to work independently, promote, sell and procure new business.
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Computer proficiency in Word, Excel.
