Hampton Farms, in the last 100 years, has grown from a small family business to a family of businesses, and together we’ve made Hampton Farms the leading roaster of in-shell peanuts in the United States. We remain committed to providing America’s finest nut-based food products. We are seeking to hire a great Assistant Sales and Purchasing Manager.
Position Title: Assistant Sales and Purchasing Manager
Summary: The Assistant Sales and Purchasing Manager will play a pivotal role in the procurement and market analysis of peanuts and tree nuts for Severn Peanut Co., Portales Select Peanut Co., Hampton Farms, and Ready Roast Nut Company.
Reports to: VP Sales-Severn Peanut Co.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor shelling positions and projections.
- Prepare various commodity market reports
- Assist in the buying and selling of peanuts and tree nuts.
- Provide input on pricing and costing based on market trends.
- Cultivate partnerships with strategic suppliers.
- Travel to visit customers and suppliers, including attending PTNPA, Peanut Congress, and APSA meetings.
- Participate in team projects and committees.
- Review and approve commodity purchase orders and invoices for multiple divisions within the company.
- Maintain purchase contract balances.
- Support the sales and marketing team by providing market information and making recommendations to identify opportunities.
- Assist the sales and marketing team with cost review and provide recommendations on pricing strategy.
Requirements:
- Interest in market dynamics coupled with business acumen.
- Strong negotiation and networking skills.
- Ability to gather and analyze data effectively.
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Assistance (TAP)
- Teladoc
- 401K Match
- Paid Vacation and Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- School Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Severn, NC 27877 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Severn, NC 27877: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person