Company description

An organic produce distributor with 50 years experience, Veritable Vegetable purchases, transports and supplies the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables on the market. We actively improve the sustainable food system by supporting organic farmers, increasing access to fresh produce, strengthening communities and cultivating a fair and dynamic workplace. What makes us unique is our commitment to running the business based on values rather than the bottom line. We believe in using the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges and have been certified as a B Corporation. Our company culture stresses high integrity relationships, quality produce, minimal environmental impact and active involvement in the community. Learn more about us at: http://www.veritablevegetable.com/

Job description

We’re mission driven. We are passionate about the environment, sustainable food systems, and social justice.

If this resonates with you, VV is the right place for you. We are looking for motivated, curious, creative people who share our enthusiasm for making the world a better place.

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers and contributing to Sales Department goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Meet goals established for assigned customer accounts:  volume, margin, credits, etc.
• Interact with customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, handle all transactions including sales orders, invoices, credits, etc.
• Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses
• Quote standard prices; identify and get approval from Sales Manager for pricing strategies for individual accounts
• Provide ongoing account support:  understand customer needs, direct resources as needed, resolve account problems
• Provide customers with product samples
• Monitor sales activity (sales goal, volume, trends, history for each account), analyze activity and prepare reports for Sales Manager
• Conduct in-store visits to provide face-to-face time and visual assessment of store
• Monitor market conditions, and competitors' products, prices, and sales

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in sales or customer service
• Produce industry experience required, retail produce experience a plus
• Knowledge of produce varieties and seasonality
• Appreciation for the principles of sustainable agriculture and the value of organic produce
• Comfortable with office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be an insurable driver

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 55 lbs with assistance
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Ability to filter out extraneous noise while on the phone
• Job requires constant work on computer
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to travel on occasion, work nights and weekends several times a year

Schedule

• Firm start time of 7am daily
• Three (3) month training period: 100% on site, in office Monday through Friday
• After training: Full-time schedule may include one (1) weekend day; In-office three (3) days, remote two (2) days

Salary Range: $69,000 - $72,000 / annually, depending on experience

Apply Online:  Visit https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $69,000.00 - $72,000.00

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Deadline

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