Job Description:
We have an immediate opening for a Produce Broker in Phoenix, AZ.
The Produce Broker will be accountable to develop and grow the specific category of business. You must be familiar with the overall category from a global perspective, including growing area, varieties, growing practices, consumption, importing countries, packaging & logistic trends. This role demands an ability to react quickly to changing conditions, strong business acumen, and a visionary, entrepreneurial approach to develop a robust strategy for the category, and identify opportunities. You’ll play a pivotal role in directing the end-to-end supply chain, leveraging a solid infrastructure to deliver year-round programs.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ fresh produce experience
- Strategic and creative thinking skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent customer/supplier service skills
- High degree of knowledge of the Grower/Shipper side of the industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid financial acumen
- Strong team player
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Create and implement Sales and Marketing plans for your commodities
- Research Business Analytics to determine produce growth habits
- Review and submit all contracts to VP of Sales & Operations
- Maintain and nurture your customer group
- Identify and generate new sales opportunities through analysis and discovery
- Participate in face-to-face meetings to present proposals, offer solutions, and close business
- Collaborate internally with your team on pricing strategy and account implementation plans
- Work with your manager to ensure alignment with strategy in forecasting, business plans, and pipeline development
- Review sales activities and prospective customers with management
