As a women owned and led organic produce distributor with nearly 50 years of experience, Veritable Vegetable purchases, transports and supplies the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables on the market. We actively improve the sustainable food system by supporting organic farmers, increasing access to fresh produce, strengthening communities and cultivating a fair and dynamic workplace. What makes us unique is our commitment to running the business based on values rather than the bottom line. We believe in using the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges and have been certified as a B Corporation. Our company culture stresses high integrity relationships, quality produce, minimal environmental impact and active involvement in the community.

Our Account Managers develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and contribute to Sales Department goals.

Why choose VV?

• Values-driven B-Corp: We are a sustainability focused company with nearly 50 years of experience
• Women-owned and run: We believe in creating a collaborative, cooperative and inclusive workplace for all
• Free meals: Organic lunch provided daily plus access to organic fruits, veggies and snacks
• Extensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and much more (full list on our website)

Main Responsibilities

• Meet goals established for assigned customer accounts: volume, margin, credits, etc.
• Interact with customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, handle all transactions including sales orders, invoices, credits, etc.
• Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses
• Quote standard prices; identify and get approval from Sales Manager for pricing strategies for individual accounts
• Provide ongoing account support: understand customer needs, direct resources as needed, resolve account problems
• Provide customers with product samples
• Monitor sales activity (sales goal, volume, trends, history for each account), analyze activity and prepare reports for Sales Manager
• Conduct in-store visits to provide face-to-face time and visual assessment of store
• Monitor market conditions, and competitors' products, prices, and sales

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in sales or customer service
• Produce industry experience required, retail produce experience a plus
• Knowledge of produce varieties and seasonality
• Appreciation for the principles of sustainable agriculture and the value of organic produce
• Comfortable with office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be an insurable driver
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Schedule

• Firm start time of 7am daily
• Three (3) month training period
  1. 100% on site, in office
  2. Monday – Friday
• After training
  1. Full-time schedule includes one (1) weekend day
  2. In-office three (3) days, remote two (2) days

Salary Range: $62,400 - $65,000 / annually