Sales Director USA
LCR Int ·www.lcrint.com
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Job Title: Sales Director
Location: Remote - East Coast - USA
Would you like to join a global leader, proudly supporting every aspect of the agricultural supply chain, from breeding to distribution?
THE OPPORTUNITY
This global leader in breeding fruit varieties is in search of a Sales Director. This position is primarily responsible for formulating, creating, and implementing a sales strategy tailored for the Americas. The objective is to ensure alignment with the global sales strategy and to facilitate its successful execution. The designed strategy, along with its implementation, should optimize returns for their growers and enhance the company's profit margins.
Here are some specific tasks and responsibilities that you might undertake:
The company began as a fruit export business with a keen focus on consistently delivering premium products. Recognizing the importance of maintaining quality throughout the production process, they transitioned to a vertically integrated model. This strategic shift allows them to have a hands-on approach from planting to packaging to delivery. Their expertise extends to low-chill genetics and production techniques. Their commitment to innovation is evident in the introduction of cutting-edge varieties, crafted by globally acclaimed plant breeders. They take pride in our adaptability and dedication to excellence in the industry.
YOUR EXPERTISE
Minimum education/qualification/experience
Think you have what it takes to fulfill the responsibilities of this exciting role? Let’s talk!
The company has exclusively outsourced the Recruitment and Selection for the vacancy of Sales Director to LCR International. For more information, please contact Jenny Bedford on hello@lcrint.com.
Location: Remote - East Coast - USA
Would you like to join a global leader, proudly supporting every aspect of the agricultural supply chain, from breeding to distribution?
THE OPPORTUNITY
This global leader in breeding fruit varieties is in search of a Sales Director. This position is primarily responsible for formulating, creating, and implementing a sales strategy tailored for the Americas. The objective is to ensure alignment with the global sales strategy and to facilitate its successful execution. The designed strategy, along with its implementation, should optimize returns for their growers and enhance the company's profit margins.
Here are some specific tasks and responsibilities that you might undertake:
- Translate Global Sales Strategy into a regional framework, achieving revenue targets, sales objectives, and market share goals.
- Cultivate stronger relationships with regional retailers, building collaborative partnerships by understanding their specific needs.
- Engage in strategic market reviews and comprehensive business planning.
- Gather market and competitor intelligence, identifying emerging opportunities and market shifts, while staying informed about competition and consumer preferences.
- Keep clients abreast of relevant industry information, including crop updates and weather conditions.
- Drive new business development with a global market perspective.
- Validate and supervise Sales Plans, ensuring alignment with key customer business objectives.
- Establish benchmark pricing for fruit in accordance with the sales strategy.
- Facilitate fruit sales to preferred customers in targeted market segments at optimal prices and required rates of sale.
- Identify, define, and implement systems, processes, policies, and procedures to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Oversee and monitor sales administration processes to maintain the accuracy of information flow.
- Provide consistent updates to clients regarding their orders.
- Prioritize obtaining the best possible returns for growers.
- Represent the company at local and international trade fairs worldwide.
The company began as a fruit export business with a keen focus on consistently delivering premium products. Recognizing the importance of maintaining quality throughout the production process, they transitioned to a vertically integrated model. This strategic shift allows them to have a hands-on approach from planting to packaging to delivery. Their expertise extends to low-chill genetics and production techniques. Their commitment to innovation is evident in the introduction of cutting-edge varieties, crafted by globally acclaimed plant breeders. They take pride in our adaptability and dedication to excellence in the industry.
YOUR EXPERTISE
Minimum education/qualification/experience
- A degree in Marketing, Logistics, International Trade, Business or any similar field.
- 5+ years of related work experience in the fruit industry.
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in commercial, sales, and marketing.
- Experience leading and developing sales teams.
- Must be adaptable, demonstrating flexibility in translating and implementing sales strategies.
- Possess strategic vision and innovative response to achieving great results.
- Must possess effective communication skills.
- Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent e-mail etiquette
- Good fruit marketing knowledge and high degree of product knowledge (fresh produce).
- Must be located on the East Coast of the USA
- Willingness to work remotely with travel
Think you have what it takes to fulfill the responsibilities of this exciting role? Let’s talk!
The company has exclusively outsourced the Recruitment and Selection for the vacancy of Sales Director to LCR International. For more information, please contact Jenny Bedford on hello@lcrint.com.
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Where is the Sales Director USA job located?
The Sales Director USA role with LCR Int is based in East Coast, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Sales Director USA role remote?
Yes — the Sales Director USA position at LCR Int is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Sales Director USA role pay?
LCR Int lists the Sales Director USA role at USD 180,000–230,000 per year.
Is the Sales Director USA role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at LCR Int.
What experience level is the Sales Director USA role?
The Sales Director USA position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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