Manager, Sales Operations & Communication

NatureSweet; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NatureSweet is seeking a professional to lead operational execution across Sales, Marketing, and Operations. The individual will manage planning for trade shows and commercial events, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective communication within a remote environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field, coupled with 5–8+ years of relevant experience. Strong project management skills and familiarity with ERP systems are essential. Bilingual candidates are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, or Event Management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of trade shows and events.
• Manage logistics, staffing, and on-site execution.
• Support sales budget planning and oversee broker administration.
• Coordinate with Marketing on inventory and distribution.
• Ensure effective communication across Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

Skills

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to manage complex logistics

Experience managing budgets

Familiarity with ERP systems

Ability to operate with ownership in a remote environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

NatureSweet® is the single-source solution for greenhouse-grown vegetables and is the #1 best-selling brand in snacking tomatoes. The largest vertically integrated agriculture company in North America, NatureSweet guarantees great-tasting produce year-round, both organic and conventional. Our vegetables are carefully grown, harvested, and packaged by more than 6,000 directly employed company Associates. NatureSweet tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers are handpicked at the peak of freshness and sold at major supermarket retailers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. NatureSweet is dedicated to having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact within our communities, and our commitment is to transform the lives of agricultural workers throughout North America. This work, as well as our efforts regarding sustainability, have led us to earn B Corp, Fair Trade, and EFI certifications.

NatureSweet, we live our culture through the Liberators, which are the way we bring our purpose to life and unlock our potential. We believe every person has infinite capacity and innate greatness, and we foster a culture where people take ownership of their impact, decide and act, communicate directly and honestly, collaborate as powerful allies, work with passion, and dare to innovate. These principles guide how we work, make decisions, and build an environment where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow, transform their lives, and create a positive and sustainable impact.

What will your mission be?

To enable execution across NatureSweet’s commercial organization by leading key operational, communication, and coordination functions, ensuring clarity, consistency, and discipline across Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

What we are looking for in you:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Event Management, or similar roles

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex logistics and cross‑functional coordination
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and administrative processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Ability to operate with ownership, speed, and clarity in a remote environment

Languages

• English and Spanish preferred

What you will do on a daily basis:

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of trade shows and commercial events, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Manage logistics, materials, staffing, and on-site execution for industry and customer events
• Support sales budget planning and oversee broker administration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Own and manage the Sales Portal, ensuring materials are updated, organized, and accessible
• Coordinate with Marketing on inventory, distribution, and logistics of commercial assets and materials
• Lead planning and execution of the annual National Sales Meeting (NSM)
• Act as a central hub across Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment and effective communication
• Maintain strong communication and visibility with stakeholders in a remote, cross‑functional environment

What we offer:

At NatureSweet, base salary is part of our total compensation package and is established within a defined range.

Compensation is determined based on role-related criteria such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location, always under principles of internal equity and fair, transparent practices. We recognize that career paths are diverse, so compensation may vary depending on geographic region and other relevant factors, ensuring alignment with our commitment to fairness, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This position includes an annual performance bonus, calculated as a percentage of the annualized salary and subject to company results and individual performance.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package aligned with the level and responsibilities of the position.

Our selection process includes:

• Initial interview with the Talent Acquisition team
• Interview with the Functional Leader and HR Business Partner
• Interview with a key stakeholder
• Final interview with the Director or VP of the area

NatureSweet’s purpose as a company is to transform the lives of agricultural workers in North America. Aligned with our purpose, we have fair, transparent, and responsible hiring processes and policies. NatureSweet will never request payments, through any means, as part of a recruitment or selection process.

NatureSweet is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and creating a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive work environment, with zero tolerance for discrimination. All individuals, regardless of their background, appearance, identity, orientation, or any other personal characteristic, are considered based on job-related criteria. We strive for every person to feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential, thereby contributing to a positive and sustainable impact.