Sales Associate

Misionero; Gonzales (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Misionero, a produce company, seeks a Sales Associate to develop long-term client relationships and oversee sales across grocery, specialty, and e-commerce channels. You will respond to inquiries promptly and aim to deliver a positive customer experience, leveraging strong communication and negotiation skills to grow the business.

Ideal candidates bring proven agriculture sales experience, excellent customer service, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in agriculture as a Sales Associate or Sales account executive.
• Experience working with national chains (grocery, specialty, mass, club, or e-commerce channels).
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills; well organized; self-starter.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Hands-on sales experience with focus on customer experience.
• Understanding of sales performance metrics.
• Ability to deliver projects and inquiries on time.
• Independent decision-making based on data.
• Bilingual English–Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success.
• Develop positive relationships with clients.
• Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ needs.
• Generate new business through networks.
• Resolve conflicts and provide timely solutions.
• Report on account status and transactions.
• Set and track sales targets aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor sales metrics and forecasts.
• Suggest actions to improve sales performance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Sales

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent decision-making

Bilingual English–Spanish

Job description

Company Description

Misionero is a produce company specializing in Organic and Conventional products, including Specialty Salads, Washed & Trimmed Lettuces, Value Added Vegetables, Crispy Lettuces, and Premium Salad Kits. The team is passionate about creating delicious, feel-good food that fits modern lifestyles. Misionero continually innovates with fresh, bold flavor combinations to offer consumers convenient, high-quality options. The company values quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction across all product lines. For more information, visit www.misionero.com.

Role Description

We are looking for a qualified Sales Associate to join our team. You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with customers and overseeing sales. As a Sales Associate, you should work to satisfy customers’ needs and requests, respond to their queries in a timely manner and aspire to deliver a positive customer experience. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be customer service oriented. Ultimately, you should be able to grow our business by building successful, long-term client relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success.
• Develop positive relationships with clients.
• Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ individual needs.
• Generate new business using existing and potential customer networks.
• Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.
• Report on the status of accounts and transactions.
• Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor sales metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts).
• Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in agriculture as a Sales Associate or Sales account executive.
• Experience working with national chains, including grocery, specialty, mass, club, or e-commerce channels
• Must be well organized, a self-starter, possess excellent customer service & telephone skills.
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Hands-on experience in sales and an ability to deliver excellent customer experience.
• Understanding of sales performance metrics.
• An ability to deliver projects and answer inquiries on time.
• Must be able to make sound independent decisions based on available data.
• Bilingual English – Spanish a plus.

Education

Any combination of education and experience that provides the needed knowledge and skills.