International Sales Manager Category: Seneca Foods Date: Jan 23, 2024 Location: Lake Elmo, MN, US, 55042 Custom Field 1: 2857 Description: Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Seneca Foods has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their sales career! We are currently searching for an International Sales Manager in our Lake Elmo, MN office. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounts primarily outside the USA with a focus on Latin America. The International Sales Manager will identify potential sales opportunities as well as manage the total sales process for customers. This position requires an onsite presence at our Lake Elmo, MN location. Responsibilities: Identify potential sales opportunities Manage accounts, building strong and lasting relationships Develop a sales plan for each customer Monitorinventory positions Attend and participate in trade shows as needed Prepare a variety of status reports Ensure customers are shipping against their plan Keep informed of current industry trends Keep abreast of competition Ensure the inventory is being moved Escort customers through our plants Host lunch and dinners for customers Drive customers to plant locations Support colleagues as needed Work effectively with credit, operations, inventory and technical groups Accurately forecast and track sales Develop and execute account plans to ensure strategic plans are met Determine customer requirements Day-to-day management of all assigned customer accounts Requirements Must be available and willing to travel to customer locations, sometimes overseas Strong sales, presentation, organization and communication skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or Marketing Multi-lingual helpful Willingness to work across cultures Microsoft Office knowledge Willing to train the right candidate Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at or call 585-495-4100. Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, ple se contact us at [email protected].