Farm Business Manager

Summary

As business manager you will be responsible for driving the organization’s business development strategies, enhancing its current portfolio, and exploring new business opportunities through the fresh produce industry. You will perform a primary role in building relationships with new clients while nurturing existing accounts. The prime candidate shall possess a deep-rooted appreciation and knowledge of organic farming with an extensive understanding of the national retail sector.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between sales and operations: Work closely with our passionate production team to optimize inventory management, forecast harvest based on sales projections, and guarantee deliveries meet exact specifications. 
• Builds strong procurement relationships through excellent service and category expertise.
• Maintain effective, professional relationships with restaurant owners, retailers, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Identify and engage fresh produce purchasing companies.
• Constant sense of urgency as the fresh produce marketplace demands. 
• Identify needs for item sourcing and development. 
• Retail item pricing and category management. 
• Self-driven discipline to drive constant project progress with strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field preferred. 
• Proven track record of growth within your current customer base, showcasing success in new customer development and retention. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fresh produce sales. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, ensuring consistent engagement with customers. 
• A strong sense of responsibility, acting with integrity, leading by example, and promoting the company positively and professionally. 
• Experience with building and maintaining budgets, and expense approvals. 
• Working knowledge of applying health and safety standards for safe growing, harvesting, packing, and storage of all vegetables and fruits for human consumption.
• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license with Augustine Gaming Commission. 

Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of the position.

If none of the applicants should meet the stated qualifications, applicants whose education and experience are less than the stated requirements, may be interviewed and hired provided the applicant hired submits a formal written training plan within (30) thirty days which can be completed within a reasonable time agreed upon by the supervisor and the applicant. Applicants who are hired and fail to meet the agreed upon formal training program, will be discharged upon failure to complete the specified training as so scheduled.

Indian Preference Policy

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Tribal Law. Verification must be submitted with this application, if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factors.