Director, Sales

 SALES DIRECTOR / Produce Industry

ABOUT US

Leading organic produce company dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality vegetables is hiring a Director of Sales. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship, this employer has been serving customers across the United States for over two decades.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive health benefits package

401K with employer match.

Paid time off and company holidays.

Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Position Overview:

On this employer’s behalf, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to join their team. The Sales Director will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market presence. This role requires strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a passion for organic agriculture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share.
• Lead and mentor the sales team to drive performance and foster a culture of excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, distributors, and retailers.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to drive business expansion.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance teams to optimize sales efforts.
• Prepare and present sales forecasts, budgets, and reports to senior management.
• Travel regularly to visit customers, attend trade shows, and represent Company throughout the United States.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally successful candidate will have the following qualifications (a combination of these may be considered):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of five years of experience in sales management, preferably in the organic vegetable industry.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving targets.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Deep understanding of the organic food market and industry trends.
• Proficiency in Famous software and Microsoft Office Suite.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven sales leader with a passion for organic agriculture, we encourage you to apply for this position.

AGFORCE Search, a Proformance Talent Group company, is authorized to source, prequalify and introduce candidates to its client for the above-noted full-time position.  Interested parties should submit resumes in MS Word or text format (not PDF, please) to Robyn DaRosa at robyn@projobs4u.com with position title listed in subject line. Please include anticipated compensation in body of e-mail. All inquiries are confidential and resumes will not be shared without candidate's permission.  We thank you in advance for your consideration.

Please note that only those candidates with qualifying skills will be contacted. If this opportunity sounds of interest but perhaps is not quite right for you, we encourage you to submit your resume.  We always have new openings and will keep your resume on file for any that might be a good match for you in the future.

AGFORCE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. All candidates are afforded equal opportunity with respect to consideration, employment offers, compensation, benefits, training, transfer, and promotion without discrimination.