National Salesperson

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc.•Friesland, WI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for selling fruits and vegetables (including potatoes and onions) to national accounts, selling new accounts, helping with routing trucks, driver’s schedules, and offering input on writing of weekly Ad lists. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Five to ten years of retail grocery or foodservice experience, preferably in produce or other perishables
Strong communications skills and analytical ability
Computer experience and ability to prepare account presentations
Positive attitude with track record of success in sales
Ability to get results in sales of fresh produce commodities in a competitive retail and foodservice environment
Understanding of developing relationships with customers and providing excellent customer service
Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or marketing is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Contributing to the attainment of sales and profit goals for the company and achieving individual sales and margin objectives for assigned customers and new business prospects
Provide inside sales support for current retail accounts by calling specific retailers on their respective order days
This will require excellent telephone selling skills and complete familiarity with the Alsum line of products and distribution capabilities
Travel to sales calls on an as needed basis for resets or account relations
Up to two or three days per week will be for field sales calls to assigned new business prospects to develop new customers and markets for expansion and growth
Will be able to assist with general sales order entry on an as needed basis
Work with sales team on special projects
Prepare account presentations and business reviews
Develop personal skills and experience in sales, customer service, computer knowledge, truck routing and scheduling, and customer communication to maximize productivity and sales output
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned