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.
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