Category Manager - Melons

Produce Careers•Remote-Based, TX

14d

About The Position

Established Grower/Shipper located in Texas seeks an experienced Category Sales Manager - Melons . This position will be responsible for current account development and business development with Regional and National Retail accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience as a Category Manager - Melons
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a sales strategy as well as getting results through new customer acquisition
Skilled negotiation skills and problem solver
Entrepreneurial spirit and business mind
Travel 20%+

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with iTrade and Foodlink preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately forecast monthly and quarterly sales activity and trends
Manage and do business development for retail, foodservice, and wholesale accounts
Execute short and long-term sales goals along with sales strategies by aligning with overall company goals
Maintain strong selling margins
Partner with company management to develop and implement strategies for securing new accounts and achieving sales goals
Track and compile data related to customer and prospective interactions
Monitor customer, market, and competitor activity and provide feedback
Visit companies that buy our products and educate them on our quality, our quality assurance procedures, expectations and data reporting
Monitor competition to enhance sales effort focus by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, shipping fees, merchandising, sales volume, etc.
Prove commitment to overall team and company success with a willingness to assist with duties outside of scope as needed