Job description

Our Story -

S. Katzman Produce is one of the largest wholesale/distribution suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables to the Northeast. We’re proud of our responsibility to feed the community, and are passionate about increasing access to fresh produce, especially for children. Located in NYC’s Hunts Point Produce Market, the largest produce market in the world, we’re a family business with a 100+ year track record of growth and success, and our fun is just getting started. “Anything you love, you can do at Katzman Produce. As long as you work hard, work smart and have passion, there is an opportunity for you here. Come as you are and leave the rest to us.”

What’s waiting for you:

We are looking to hire a Salesperson to join our growing internal Sales team! Our sales department is not only responsible for selling fresh produce, but also for being a main point of contact for all of our customers. Our internal sales team is responsible for opening new accounts within and outside of the Hunts Point Terminal Market. You will collaborate with our Operations teams, growers/shippers, buyers, b2b customers, as well as the end-consumer. In this highly visible role, the Salesperson will be able to work with and learn from the very best in the business, while also gaining a holistic understanding of our operation and the produce industry.

The atmosphere is friendly, fun and fast-paced, and the people who succeed in this role are the ones who commit to developing strong relationships with their customers. Challenges will arise, but they become opportunities for quick wins that make the role even more fulfilling. The ideal candidate will take pride in their role, will embrace the unexpected, and will want to proactively solve problems because it means helping their team as well as their customers and partners throughout the supply chain. They will thrive on the satisfaction of a closed deal, then be eager and ready to move on to the next one.

While You Are Here You Will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers
• Maximize sales with existing customers while also identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Fully understand the ins and outs of your customers to best service them
• Manage inventory by allocating in tight or over-supplied markets
• Proactively anticipate and manage customer needs and expectations
• Collaborate with Sales, Buying, Operations, and Trucking departments to confirm that orders are processed and delivered to meet customer expectations
• Effectively listen to customers’ needs to make recommendations and build rapport
• Make quick and concise judgement calls with confidence to handle situations
• Ability to handle multiple demands and work under time constraints
• Demonstrate pricing negotiation skills and ability to balance customer and company needs to drive profit margins

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of sales experience, knowledge of produce and/or retail and wholesale a plus!
• Previous produce category management a plus
• Proven track record of successful B2B sales
• An outgoing personality, detail oriented, and ability to think critically and outside of the norm
• Self-motivated to achieve sales goals and meet deadlines, both personally and collectively as a team
• Willingness to learn, be open to taking on new responsibilities

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Experience with one of the leaders in the produce wholesaler/distributor industry
• Internal growth opportunities
• Leadership & Management training
• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits
• Being a part of a fast growing and dynamic company
• PTO & Sick Days
• Company Outings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sales: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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