Account Executive

Greenberg Fruit Company has been distributing fresh fruits and vegetables throughout Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa since 1936. Greenberg Fruit Company was the vision of Elmer Greenberg who started the business in a warehouse on the corner of 11th and Howard in Omaha’s historic Old Market. Elmer handed control of the business to his son Don in the 1950s. Greenberg Fruit was a fixture in the Old Market until moving to the current location of 9705 I Street in 1973. Although 9705 I Street was considered a West Omaha location in the early seventies, the business is now centrally located to conveniently serve all of Omaha and Lincoln and is within one mile of Interstate 80 providing easy access to all points East, West, North and South.

Essential Functions:

• Service existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule
• Visit a minimum number of existing customers and a minimum number of prospective customers per week
• Increase customer sales in accordance with objectives
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends
• Report and document daily activities to the COO as necessary
• Communicate with customer service department and the transportation department to meet customer delivery requirements
• Communicate with night operations and buyers to meet customer needs
• Occasionally deliver items as needed by customers
• Provide customer service duties as necessary and required
• Maintain insurability under the Company’s automobile insurance policy
• Ability to communicate freely and directly with existing and potential clients, represent Greenberg Fruit Company and our interests in social events throughout the year, Team Player mentality with all employees of Greenberg Fruit Company

Competencies:

• Start-Up Smart (willing to do what’s needed whenever and wherever needed)
• Intellectual horsepower (highly analytical & strategic)
• Highly resourceful (stretches people and money; compresses time)
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills (high EQ)
• Innovative and creative thinking (need fresh thinking)
• Listening skills (listen first, then respond)
• Influencing skills (proven ability to persuade others towards an idea or goal)
• Negotiation skills (proven ability to seek and close the right deals)
• Complex problem-solving skills (create options, then coverage)
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach (strong tactical execution)

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 3 years of successful related sales or restaurant management experience with an understanding and knowledge of produce food service-related products
• Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems- Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems.
• Hold a valid driver’s license

Physical Demands:

• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Travel as needed and required
• Occasionally lift up to 50lbs

Compensation: 

• $65,000 - $70,000 Base Salary with Bonus + Commission Structure

 Benefits:

• Car Allowance $400/month
• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.