As Account Manager – BushBerries, you will be responsible for ensuring the sustainable sales of Raspberries, Blackberries, and Blueberries from already established growing partners as well as developing accounts to support the 365-day supply program for Central West Produce.

Essential Functions

· Drive continued company growth and profitability by delivering sustainable pricing to support the continued growth of the BushBerry business.

· Manage the day-to-day relationships of the current customer base to effectively achieve competitive grower returns.

· Ensure S&D planner is updated with forward customer anticipated volumes.

· Ensure Mixed Berry pricing Sales Sheet updated.

· Manage outside purchases as required to ensure customer POs are fulfilled in order to build the retail programs.

· Ensure growers are notified with any quality issues or any other issues that may impact their return pricing.

· Ensure pricing is communicated to the supply base through the weekly Grower Market update; or , as requested by growers.

· Develop new customers in conjunction with the Central West Produce team.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to drive short or long distance, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an exempt full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Interacts with Growers, Customers and other Service Providers or Trading Partners Inside Parties – Works in collaboration with Management, Accounting, Sales, Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Logistics.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field: or five years of work experience.

· Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, reasoning and strategic planning skills required.

· Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

· Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills

· Working knowledge of Fresh Produce supply chain financial models.

· Advanced relationship management skills.

· Strong Attention to Detail in time critical situations.

· Works effectively in a Dynamic & Fast Paced Environment.

· Highly organized

· Must be impeccably honest, personable, reliable, and trustworthy: uses discretion regarding confidentiality issues.

· Creative & Tenacious Problem Solver

· Willingness to Travel extensively as required.

· Knowledge and ability to use basic software systems: Excel, Word, Power Point as part of the daily job function.

· Knowledge and ability to use Famous ERP

· Spanish Bi-Literacy Preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sales, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, reproductive health decisionmaking, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person