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JOB FILLED - Produce Salesperson

Job Description: 

J & J Family of Farms is a leading produce distributor strategically positioned as a year-round national supplier since 1983. Our family of farms now grows on over 14,000 acres of farmland and operates packing and cooling facilities throughout the United States. As family farmers, we believe in sustainable and socially responsible farming practices, and in taking care of our people.
 
At J&J Family of Farms, we pride ourselves on the highest quality produce, but we recognize that quality products are the result of quality employees. Our goal is to empower each employee to bring their best to their jobs every day. We achieve this by caring about our people and rooting for their success while remaining committed to excellence.
 
In part, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and performance of sales activities. Directs focus towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in-line with company vision and values. Assists in helping to expand the customer base and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and the Sales Team.
 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Must follow all instruction related to Food Defense, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Agricultural Practices and HACCP programs.
  • Must report to the Food Safety Department or their direct supervisor any problem or irregular situation related to food safety.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Regular use of hands to manipulate phones and computer keyboard.  Sit and stand to do clerical work.  Occasionally lift and move office supplies up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Contributes to the attainment of company sales goals and profitability. 
  • Assists to improve the effectiveness of the team and company.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with our customers and vendors. 
  • Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed. 
  • Maintain and build customer relationships while developing and building new opportunities.
  • Support of market development for product.
  • Engagement with and development of new business relationships.
  • Regular engagement with departments in daily operations as well as strategic execution.
  • Communication of Sales plan to aid in procurement efforts.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop sales plans based on crop availability.
  • Daily engagement with cross-functional departments for securing freight options, track availability of inbound product, tracking outbound order fulfillment and developing new opportunities where possible. 
  • Create and distribute sales summaries and sales reports during departmental and organizational meetings.
  • Documentation and maintenance of department processes. 
  • Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes. 
Qualifications: 
  • 1-3 years of produce sales experience in the dry veg category a plus.
  • Experience with enterprise software solutions and large, complex organizations. 
  • Understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements. 
  • Willingness to travel and work with other professionals. 
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and vendors.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Willingness to learn.

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