Salesperson

Job Description:

The successful Fresh Produce Sales Representative will build sales by qualifying prospects, provide quotations, and supply the initiative to create a positive sales environment, ensuring that a prospect becomes a satisfied Speedling customer. The position is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the current customer base to ensure their continued satisfaction.

Requirements:

Industry experience vegetable transplant knowledge, plant products knowledge

Undergraduate degree required, in Agriculture Business, or related field.

Must be able to analyze the operations structure to be able to get positive results, customer service driven.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Ability to build a workplace culture that can execute change to meet business objectives.

Ability to always be professional, work with integrity, and actively promote ethics and compliance with company policies.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Basic concepts about hydroponics operations, quality, and productivity.

Good interpersonal communication, able to work well with others.

Must be able to work as part of a team.

Willingness to work nights and/or weekends, hours will change based on business needs.

Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision, Self-motivated.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Forecast and execute sales budget via direct customer sales, within the overall framework of the Fresh produce division sales strategy.

Maintain customer & prospect lists, developing new market opportunities, and sales growth focus.

Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all sales-related paperwork.

Provide liaison between the company and its customers.

Exceed customer expectations by cultivating a value-added customer relationship.

Become well-versed in the Speedling fresh product line and customers field practices.

Call on commercial farmers, throughout the territory.

Secure credit information to open new accounts and update existing ones.

Collect on all sales including finance charges where applicable.

Represent and defend Speedling against all customer claims if necessary.

Coordinate with production units regarding space availability.

Take initiative in researching recommendations and developing market opportunities by participating in trade shows, mailings, demonstrations, etc.

Monitor the development of new products adaptable to the marketing area.

Participate in production and sales meetings to learn, contribute, and communicate needs and report findings accordingly.

Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards, develop/maintain a strong sense of teamwork, and set a positive example for crew members.