BB#8136 Director of Operations / Distributions
East Coast

 
A premiere grower/packer/shipper in the Southeast is seeking a Director of Operations / Distribution to handle its multiple production facilities.  Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Director will be responsible for leading, managing and developing cost effective operations and infrastructure to support the company’s growth plans.  The successful candidate should possess strong production knowledge of mixed vegetables.  Should be results oriented with a determined work ethic.  College degree preferred.  Strong communication skills.  Computer Savvy.  Ability to manage assets – equipment, labor, and materials.  Knowledge of mechanical and refrigeration systems.  Knowledge of multiple production / distribution operations with 5+ years of management experience.  more

#8134 Head Grower / Farm Manager
Florida
 

For the past 25 years J & J Produce has been delivering TROPHY QUALITY fresh produce to the market with a legendary passion for service.  Headquartered in southern Florida, we operate year-round and provide a vertically integrated program to our customers via direct-vegetable farming operations.  Due to our continued sales growth we currently have an immediate opening for a Head Grower / Farm Manager for its Southeast Farm location.  The position is responsible for the management, planning and control of the company’s farm (Clewiston) consisting of 1200+ acres of mixed vegetable production from land prep through quality harvest.  The successful candidate should possess strong production knowledge of mixed vegetables.  Bilingual English / Spanish is an asset.  more

#8133 FOB Produce Sales / Account Manager
Southeast US
 

For the past 25 years J & J Produce has been delivering TROPHY QUALITY fresh produce to the market with a legendary passion for service.  Headquartered in southern Florida, we operate year-round and provide a vertically integrated program to our customers via direct-vegetable farming operations.  Due to our continued sales growth we currently have an immediate opening for an experienced FOB Produce Salesman.  The successful candidate should possess strong product knowledge of mixed vegetables.  Should have a solid sales background and determined work ethic.  College degree preferred, Strong communication skills, Computer Savvy, Knowledge of handling Fruits and Vegetables, FOB Sales Experience minimum of 3 years, Knowledge of retail and foodservice.  more

#8138 Director of Communications
Salinas, CA
 

Naturipe Farms is a grower owned berry sales and marketing company producing in every western hemisphere production district and serving customers in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.  Naturipe Farms LLC produces a full line of conventional, organic and premium berries under the Naturipe Farms TM brand.  We are currently seeking a Director of Communications.  The Director of Communications is responsible for the strategic planning, development and implementation of integrated corporate communications programs so that our core values and value proposition will be effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders.  The communication programs will also support and advance the Naturipe Farms business objectives – including the achievement of sale goals.  more

#8131 Nursery Sales Manager
Fall Creek, OR
 

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has experienced an incredible amount of growth and now its time to add a Nursery Sales Manager to our team.  This position will have primary responsibility for sales to our international and nursery customers along with supporting sales for our commercial accounts.  We also need you to help us bring our exclusive varieties to home gardeners around the world, utilizing our established nursery relationships and developing new supply strategies.  You will have the opportunity to lead our inside sales and customer service team.  How does it sound so far?  If you have strong management and supervisory skills, sales experience, and a strategic focus, we would like to hear from you.  Of course, the ideal candidate will also have nursery experience and/or a horticultural background.  more

#8127 Assistant Product Manager (Strawberries)
Salinas, CA
 

Naturipe Farms is a grower owned berry sales and marketing company producing in every western hemisphere production district and serving customers in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.  Naturipe Farms LLC produces a full line of conventional, organic and premium berries under the Naturipe Farms TM brand.  We are currently seeking an Assistant Product Manager (Strawberries).  Assist Product Manager in all daily activities to contribute to company growth by working with Product Manager to develop packaging plans, and executing projects that enhance the value to all blueberry stakeholders, both internally (employees, growers, partners) and externally (growers, customers).  Works in conjunction with sales, partners, and other departments to accomplish Strawberry category production forecast.  more

#8117 Service Wholesale Account Manager
Grand Junction, MI
 

Naturipe Farms is a grower owned berry sales and marketing company producing in every western hemisphere production district and serving customers in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.  Naturipe Farms LLC produces a full line of conventional, organic and premium berries under the Naturipe Farms TM brand.  We are currently seeking a Service Wholesale Account Manager.  The Account Manager manages assigned customer or prospect accounts to provide unsurpassed service fulfilling customer and producer goals.  Establishes sales relationships with assigned customer accounts and prospects.  Conducts sales calls, schedules promotional volumes and prices, monitors sales to identify opportunities.  Monitors consignment orders and returns to manage expectation of returns to the grower.  more

#8116 Sales & Production Coordinator
Davis, CA
 

In business over twenty years, Timco Worldwide is known as one of the foremost watermelon suppliers in North America; additionally we supply cantaloupes, honeydews, and seasonal melons.  We are currently seeking a Sales & Production Coordinator based in Davis, CA.  The role of this position is to:  be “the link between Sales and Production”; to provide production data to the Sales Team and a production schedule to the Production Team.  Excellent service levels demands a hands-on approach and close collaboration with Sales and Field Operations.  The candidate must possess excellent communication, organization and planning skills.  This is a new and evolving position; our expectation is that you will further develop the existing processes, systems, and procedures.  The responsibility will increase as the position develops.  more

BSS#8115 Vice President of Sales & Marketing
California
 

Senior sales manager in charge of all sales activities, departments and personnel involved in Sales and Marketing for the Company.  Provides leadership to the day-to-day operations of the sales department, while maintaining focus on the company’s strategic goals.  Member of the Company’s Senior Executive Staff.  Reports to the Chief Executive Officer/President.  Analyze sales statistics to determine business growth potential.  Establishes performance goals for all sales department employees, and monitors performance on a continual basis.  Oversees all hiring, training and firing of personnel involved in Sales and Marketing.  Develops, or participates with the Senior Staff, in the development of the Strategic Marketing Plan for the Company.  Develops and/or maintains and improves business relations.  more

#8111 Business Development Manager - Produce
Eden Prairie, MN
 

SuperValu is a grocery retail and supply chain powerhouse that leverages its national scale while maintaining a strong focus on local relevance.  We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager - Produce!  The Business Development Manager (BDM) has primary responsibility for creating and implementing all phases of merchandising planning.  The BDM establishes the overall category strategy in order to meet and exceed sales and total profit expectations of a given category.  Is responsible for bringing innovation and industry leading change to categories with sales averaging $600 million.  Provides input on quarterly and annual merchandising plans.  Analyzes and develops consumer integrated business plans in collaboration with vendors.  Sets pricing guidelines; reviews/recommends prices for categories; develops and maintains items list.  more

BSS#8110 Food Safety Manager
Southern California
 

BSS#7921 General Manager
Mid-West
 

Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager for their operation in the Midwest.  The successful candidate will be a media information business professional with a track record of success, well-honed management skills, and strategic acumen, to provide hands-on leadership to a data-driven print and internet-based media business serving the agriculture market.  Responsible for operation with oversight of content creation, data collection/storage advertising sales, marketing and promotion, paid circulation growth, and development of Internet-based offerings.  Establish the strategic and operational plans for growth of 2 key brands which will further capitalize on the power of the brands’ history, invigorate sales, and refocus the business for growth.  This position will report to the Vice President/Publishing Director.  more