What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader, Sales Forecasting position at Fresh Del Monte?
Purpose of Position:
This position will be responsible for directing and overseeing all forecasting and demand planning aspects and Sales Support of the Avocado team.
Accountabilities:
- Identify workflows and processes to streamline communication and operational efficiencies.
- Create, review, and update SOPs.
- Act as a change agent, systematically driving continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies and change.
- Coordinate with team members to assure on time completion of proposals.
- Grow and assist revenue targets along with future growth targets.
- Ensure to secure resources as requested by Sales Team to assist sales process.
- Create and manage process and training for encouraging sales in all customer communications.
- Train the support staff using best practices in upselling, customer satisfaction and brand promotion.
- Communicate with the District Sales Managers and the Product Coordinators to gain an understanding of Del Monte's current and future supply of Avocados, based on orders and customer requests.
Minimum Skills Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of prior experience in a similar role.
- Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, etc.).
- Must also be detail-oriented and have good analytical, critical thinking, leadership and communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
- Project management experience that includes contributing ideas to operational programs, helping to define roadmaps, and working with a team to implement strategic initiatives
***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***
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DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H
