Progressive Produce, LLC is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Manager or Sales Professional to join its headquarters in La Mirada, CA. Progressive Produce is a subsidiary of Ireland-based Total Produce and operates as a year-round grower/packer/distributor of fresh produce. The company grows and supplies potatoes, onions, asparagus, citrus and other fruits and vegetables to the retail and food service trade.
Summary:
Progressive Produce has a purpose of “Great People, Great Company, Great Future”, and is interested in a sales leader with high energy and integrity to become part of our world class sales team. This leader must deliver results and promote collaboration & partnership.
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Knowledge and experience in retail produce sales and marketing REQUIRED with food service produce sales experience a plus.
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Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
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Work effectively and respectfully in the office and be a self-starter.
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Travel as often as needed to achieve goals.
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Excellent computer skills.
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Strong attention to detail and follow through.
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Effective organizational skills.
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Effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
- Effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
Headquarters: Commerce, CA
Company Locations: Commerce, CA; City of Industry, CA; Edison, CA 3rd party growing operations in Mexico and Peru.
- Proactively contribute to help the Company achieve goals in line with the overall strategic plan.
- Take the lead to help grow the Company’s produce sales and create strong customer partnerships.
- Continuously develop new business opportunities to represent grower partners in selling their products to our customer base.
- Project a collaborative and partnership-building strategy with all sales and other office staff.
- Effectively interact with the warehouse team members to promote an efficient operation.
- Effectively represent Company for all interactions with customers.
- Perform other projects and assignments as required by Senior Executives.
