Fresh Produce Sales - SA Produce Market

Be a part of something good, working with quality fresh produce for a company that values people and their diversity, and gives back to the communities in which they live and operate. This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team in a fantastic, fast-paced working environment.

What can you expect?

Our Pooraka-based market business is a leading supplier of fresh fruit and vegetable produce. We've earned our reputation by sourcing the finest produce from select growers and by providing exceptional customer service and value for money.

Reporting to the SA Sales Manager, your primary focus as our newly appointed Salesperson will be to drive new sales and build strong relationships with our customers and growers. We are in a growth phase and would like to support you to become as successful as you can be. We want you to be expanding our client base and fostering lasting relationships, engaging our customers while promoting our quality produce.

About you

Ideally, you will come to us with an appreciation of fresh produce and its production and consumption, a good knowledge of stock rotation and control, and a thorough understanding of, and experience with, sales and margin management. The proven, successful achievement of sales targets and sourcing of new clients, as well as a history of growth within your existing customer base, will be a must.

Existing industry relationships and a passion for the fast-paced and unique market environment will make you an outstanding candidate for this rewarding career.

About Us

Costa Group is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. At Costa, we celebrate our people as being the foundation of our business and instil strong values: Passion, Determination, Accountability, Sincerity and Respect. We take pride in our strong safety culture and strive to ensure all employees have a safe work environment and to deliver the quality and service that we are committed to. By choosing to work with Costa, you become part of a team that is proud and passionate about growing healthy and nutritious premium produce. Costa operates in more than 30 rural and regional communities across Australia, and in China and Morocco. We are proud of the positive relationships we have formed and are committed to supporting our local communities. Through our people, we play an ongoing and positive role in the economic and social sustainability of these communities.

Why work with us?

We provide on-the-job training and professional development, and belonging to a large company like Costa provides genuine career opportunities. You will have free access to an Employee Assistance Program, and access to other employee benefits such as novated leasing and corporate discounts on health insurance.

If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the detailed Position Description for this role, please contact hr@costalogistics.com.au.

To apply for this role, click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application.