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Full Time California 86300 - 64700 USD ANNUAL Today

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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

Join Our Community of Food People!

Amerifresh is a leading produce marketer in America providing fresh fruit and vegetables to the retail grocery and foodservice industries. The company is known for marketing the famous 80 year-old Snoboy® brand and working with growers in the top producing regions of North America, Mexico, Chile and New Zealand. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Services Group of America.

The Amerifresh name has been synonymous with availability, consistency and quality for the past century. That’s why our customers choose Amerifresh as their primary produce provider, and depend on us for the continued success of their operations.

Join our growing team and energy-filled team to experience firsthand how we leverage our knowledge, relationships, and service to all major market segments of the produce industry. Amerifresh offers multiple products and multiple growing regions, together in one company. No one can deliver on customer needs for information, service, and insight like Amerifresh.

The Amerifresh Sales Trader is directly responsible for developing and maintain inside produce accounts. In this role the individual will work diligently prospecting and selling new accounts, service existing accounts while maintaining corporate mandated profit margins and sales goals.

This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and sell new and existing accounts
Meet and/or exceed established goals
Develop long lasting relationships with customers and suppliers
Understand and follow PACA law
Manage their A/R to company standards
Assist other teams when appropriate
Communicate effectively with customers and other team members
Maintain clean and accurate sales files
Stay current on industry pricing, supply and quality
Keep manager informed of any issues that could affect the company’s bottom line
Visit suppliers monthly and top tier customers annually
Other tasks as need to further the good of the company

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

B/A preferred or equivalent work experience in the fresh produce industry

Related Experience/Requirements:

Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in fresh produce industry or other relevant area.
Knowledge of PACA Law.
Knowledge of the retail and foodservice segments
Knowledge of Microsoft DAX system
Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
Some travel required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

PACA Law
Product Temperature requirements
Ability to use and understand CRM as a tool
Accurate order entry and follow through
Physical Requirements: Remove section if not needed.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Some yearly Travel may be required.

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $64,700 and $86,300. In New York City, the expected compensation for this role is between $72,100 and $96,100. In California and Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $68,500 and $91,300. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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