JOB TITLE:  Area Sales Manager

LOCATION:  Santa Paula, CA

Job #:  8058
 

Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ – CVGW), headquartered in Ventura, CA, is the worldwide leader in the procurement and marketing of fresh avocados and other perishable foods, as well as the manufacturing and distribution of processed avocado products.  Founded in 1924, Calavo's expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, processed avocados and other perishable products enables it to serve food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets and restaurants on a global basis.

 
We are currently conducting a search for a seasoned sales person to sell diversified products to retail food stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, produce wholesalers, produce brokers and food service accounts.  Make regularly scheduled calls to active customers as well as prospective customers.  Negotiate prices and prepare sales contracts, coordinate date of delivery to customer, negotiate promotional support, prepare reports of business transactions, develop and maintain relationships with customers, investigate and resolve all customer issues such as delivery, quality, quantity and attend trade events as required.

Requirements include a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and experience that satisfies the requirements of the position, a minimum of five+ years experience in a sales position, either inside or outside, in the agricultural/produce industry, excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, must possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems involving several variables in standardized situations along with ability to negotiate terms of sales orders.  May require travel on occasion (up to 10%).  This position will be based out of our corporate office in Santa Paula.
 

*No telephone calls please.
   
Please visit us at www.calavo.com to find out more about us!
 

For consideration, qualified candidates should email a cover letter including salary requirements along with a resume via email, apply online or fax to:  805-921-3233.
 

Calavo Growers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.