Produce Account Manager

Sysco • Salinas, CA

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About The Position

Identify, negotiate, procure, and coordinate the distribution of products and services to SYSCO/Freshpoint customers through Sysco/Freshpoint operating companies. Provide training, product information, regulatory guidance, and customer service in support of the distribution of products and services. The role manages an assigned account base, monitors produce markets, sources quality products at competitive prices, coordinates transportation, and communicates market changes to operating companies. The position may also support promotions, new product development, and food shows.

Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, be able to use a personal computer, and be registered with the Florida State Department of Agriculture Market Enforcement Branch to buy and sell produce. A bachelor's degree or related experience and/or training is required as described in the qualifications.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clear communication skills; the role requires substantial telephone use and limited writing and email usage equivalent to a 12th-grade education.
• Ability to apply proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions.
• Good organizational skills and ability to deal with new and unusual situations.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Registration with the Florida State Department of Agriculture Market Enforcement Branch to buy and sell produce.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Foodservice background and broad knowledge of food products.

Responsibilities

• Provide precise, accurate market information and facilitate the expectations of Sysco/Freshpoint operating companies.
• Maximize unit growth.
• Complete all files accurately before submitting them to the Accounting Department.
• Use available technology and systems to their capacity and remain receptive to innovative technology.
• Take responsibility for managing the assigned account base.
• Review account profiles regularly and update them when necessary, or at least quarterly.
• Ensure the accurate and timely distribution of price lists and confirmations to operating companies.
• Assist fellow merchandisers when needed.
• Maintain and monitor the account base by sourcing the best available quality and price.
• Coordinate transportation from start to finish to ensure timely arrival.
• Write market updates and post boards daily with marketing changes.
• Suggest weekly advertising items to help maintain product sales.
• Maintain current knowledge of produce markets.
• Communicate daily with operating companies and co-workers about market changes.
• Facilitate promotional paperwork with operating companies.
• Support new product development, including samples, special pricing, and feedback collection.
• Coordinate food show allowances with companies and suppliers.
• Attend and support food shows as requested.
• Work continually to procure items not currently sourced through the Corporate program.
• Maintain good organizational skills and time management.
• Perform general duties as requested by upper management.

Benefits

• The company states that colleagues have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time