C.H. Robinson · 10 hours ago
Category Manager - Asparagus
C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Category Sales Representative to drive strategic growth within our Robinson Fresh division. In this high-impact role, you will lead sales efforts for our vegetable category by leveraging your produce expertise and customer relationships to deliver immediate results.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead direct sales to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice providers
Develop and execute sales strategies that drive volume, margin, and customer growth
Leverages category expertise and industry practices with internal teams and customers to proactively call markets, drive sales growth, and mitigate potential losses
Identify and pursue new customer opportunities, expanding into additional vegetable categories over time
Leads and influences transactional, promotional, and contract pricing recommendations
Collaborate with supply and regional teams to align supply with customer demand and ensure successful execution
Deliver market insights and category expertise to internal stakeholders, influencing sales decisions and mitigating risk
Complete understanding of the customer base, who are the key players, what are their goals, and how we should position our products with them to sell
Aligns the right supply to the right customers, and communicate packing instructions to suppliers
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 4 years of fresh produce experience (in category preferred)
Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Recognized as a category expert in produce sales
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Excellent relationship building skills with customers, growers, and internal teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skilled negotiator with growers and customers
Great attitude, with a desire to contribute, learn, and grow professionally
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, sometimes out of normal business hours
Attention to detail with high standards for work; a customer service mindset
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Benefits
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Company
C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson helps companies simplify their global supply chains and understand their landed costs.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-10-15IPO
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