Global Produce Sales & Marketing Strategist

Labatt Food Service seeks a Produce Sales & Marketing Specialist to buy and sell fresh produce through the company’s sales force. The position involves learning all aspects of the produce business, including technical product knowledge from growing regions all over the world, sourcing products from manufacturers and brokers, and selling produce products through sales representatives to a large customer base. The role works directly with the Produce Manager and offers the opportunity to learn an entire business within a business, including separate P&L performance measurement.
The specialist will develop technical product expertise on all produce vendor lines. Sales and marketing plans will be developed and executed to grow these lines through the existing 3500+ company customers.
A college degree in RHIM, Marketing, or a business related field is required. Food service and/or produce experience is preferred. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and with confidence to food service directors, chefs, managers, and owners through one‑on‑one meetings, presentations, and correspondence. Good time‑management skills, Microsoft Office expertise, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are strongly preferred.

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