Produce Manager jobs in Portland, OR

Are you looking for growth and new opportunities?  Would you like to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team?  As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Fresh Direct Produce is looking for an independent and self-driven Account Manager who rolls up their sleeves and works as a team.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager – Food Service is responsible for helping develop and execute sales initiatives while collaborating with other team members and business units.  You will also be a strategic partner for our customers, providing high customer service and working with them to ensure their daily produce needs are met.  If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

FEET ON THE STREET

• Conduct ongoing customer visitations to identify sales opportunities, pricing audits, forge relationships and communicate issues to management
• Establish a diverse customer base and introduce our product lines, whole and fresh-cut
• Analyze the market's potential and determine the value of existing and prospective customers.
• Provide a 90-day planning schedule to identify tasks, visitations and conduct tactics
• Negotiate price by having a keen awareness of market pricing, supply, and quality of items
• Develop new produce pack items, particularly fresh-cut items, and promote activities
• Assist the sales teams in customer development and scheduled joint customer visits

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• 2 years' experience in a similar role in the Fresh Produce, Foodservice or Hospitality industries
• Post-secondary degree in Business or Economics
• Negotiation skills and relationship building are a must
• Proficiency in English, and Punjabi a strong asset
• Up-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices
• Strong oral communication skills and presentation skills
• Computer literate in Office 365 programs