Overview
An emerging Importer/Shipper/Distributor is in growth mode and expanding their categories and market share. This company is looking for an energetic, aggressive produce sales & procurement professional to lead their emerging citrus and tropicals category. This opportunity is based in New York City (The Bronx) and is open to a hybrid arrangement.
Job Purpose
Manage the Citrus and Tropical categories, taking ownership of procurement, sales performance, inventory management, pricing strategy, and profitability. The Category Lead develops supplier and customer relationships, analyzes market conditions, establishes pricing strategies, and makes commercial decisions that maximize product availability, gross margin, and category growth.
Key Responsibilities include:
The base salary the company may reasonably expect to pay for this role is $80,000 to $120,000. The actual salary for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The base salary range does not include other compensation elements, (commission, bonuses, etc.) which will compose the total compensation package, or other benefits available to the position.
Please contact Rich Lentz,
An emerging Importer/Shipper/Distributor is in growth mode and expanding their categories and market share. This company is looking for an energetic, aggressive produce sales & procurement professional to lead their emerging citrus and tropicals category. This opportunity is based in New York City (The Bronx) and is open to a hybrid arrangement.
Job Purpose
Manage the Citrus and Tropical categories, taking ownership of procurement, sales performance, inventory management, pricing strategy, and profitability. The Category Lead develops supplier and customer relationships, analyzes market conditions, establishes pricing strategies, and makes commercial decisions that maximize product availability, gross margin, and category growth.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Procurement Management
- Sales Management
- Category Management
- Pricing & Profitability
- Market Analysis
- Inventory Management & Loss Control
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Minimum of three years of experience in purchasing, sales, category management, or commercial operations.
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and customers.
- Experience in fresh produce / food distribution industry. Specifically, with Tropicals and Citrus commodities.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study.
The base salary the company may reasonably expect to pay for this role is $80,000 to $120,000. The actual salary for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The base salary range does not include other compensation elements, (commission, bonuses, etc.) which will compose the total compensation package, or other benefits available to the position.
Please contact Rich Lentz,
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This position is listed as full time and hybrid.