Independent Broker at The iidea Company in San Diego, CA

Company Description

The iidea Company produces and markets organic agave products - Agave Syrup (Nectar),Agave Powder, Agave Inulin, and Tequila - using the best raw material: the Agave tequilana(Weber Blue) agave. This positions The iidea Company as the industry leader in the development of premium organic agave products.

Our organic agave syrup, organic agave inulin and organic tequilas have been certified by the highest international agencies such as the USDA, and the OK Kosher Certification Committee. In addition, our production plant has been awarded the Food Safety System (FSSC) 22000:2011 Certification for our excellence in manufacturing processes. The iidea Company is the first company in the agave syrup industry to obtain this prestigious certification, which we proudly add to our already extensive list of organic and quality certifications.

Job Description

A Sales broker would be responsible for acquiring new business by contacting leads, through cold calling/emailing, trade show scouting, exhibiting, social media and any creative means. Increasing new business with new customers and maintaining a good relationship with acquired customers.

A broker is an individual person that arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller for a commission when the deal is executed.

Functions & Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the mission, vision, principles, safety and general policy of the company policy.

• Generate new leads, by contacting and secure new customer/business account

• Develop, grow and maintain new client relationships (orders, shipping, logistics etc.)

• Negotiate and track price changes

• Quotes and information regarding products

• Order processing

• Responsible for costumers sales forecast

• Manage pipeline

• Execute strategic sales plan

• Research new company and consumer trends applicable to our products

• Research sources for developing prospective customers

• All the activities even if it is not inherent to the position

Qualifications

• Ability to be cooperative, friendly, and enthusiastic with coworkers and customers.

• Ability to properly execute company policies and procedures.

• Exhibit good problem solving skills.

• Ability to achieve goals.

• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to adapt to change.

• Ability to work independently and achieve personal goals.

• Proficient in English, both verbal and written

• Proficient in Spanish, both verbal and written (a plus)

Additional Information

Prior experience in the food ingredient sales or purchasing - minimum 3 years

Sales and acquisition- minimum 3 years

Ability to travel