Company description

What matters to you, matters to us. That is our highest purpose. To achieve that purpose, we partner with local, regional and global partners to provide fresh, quality food to our communities while being adaptable and flexible to provide an excellent customer experience.

We have been at the forefront of the regionally responsible food movement for many years, linking local and regional growers to the greater New England marketplace. Those relationships combined with our customized logistics make us a leader in the food distribution industry.

Established in 1983, Upper Valley Produce was built upon the foundation of family values. We started with one delivery truck and one simple goal, to provide the Upper Connecticut River Valley with high quality produce. Over the years, we developed a reputation for providing exceptional service with loyal devotion to our customers.

In 2008, Upper Valley Produce was purchased by James Gordon and Eric Frechette and officially became a Vermont Grassroots Company. Building on the values that define us, we embraced the opportunity to branch out beyond the Connecticut River Valley. Our roots now reach all corners of Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, distributing regionally responsible and locally sourced products to a variety of institutions seeking the best quality ingredients available. We enjoy the leadership role as the largest locally owned, independently run wholesaler in the region.

Job description

·         Manage sales for a specific territory while also working as an integral part of the sales team.

·         Building relationships with existing customers. Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients is essential to ensure repeat business. Quickly resolve complaints or issues as they arise.

·         Find avenues to maximize & fill routes within assigned territory to generate profit dollars – market penetration.

·         Work in conjunction with inside staff to develop leads, and sales strategies to reach company set goals. Identify and peruse new sales opportunities for business growth and territory development. Evaluate previous goals/strategies for effectiveness.

·         Collaborate with the purchasing team to set up product demos and source potential new product lines.

·         Demonstrate effective communication with potential customers, existing customers, colleagues and industry professionals.

·         Strategize with leadership to work on areas for growth or improvement on a regular basis. Conduct regular market research to stay on top of industry trends. Attend regular sales meetings to offer both feedback and progress for sales territory and company business.

·         Promote the UVP brand and values.

·         Fill in as needed for member of the sales team (inside & outside) as requested.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

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Deadline

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