Awe Sum Organics Welcomes Jon Kiley as Sales Account Manager
SANTA CRUZ, CA - One of the foundational elements to growing a successful company is the roots that give it strength. And Awe Sum Organics is digging its roots deep this summer with the addition of industry veteran Jon Kiley as a Sales Account Manager.
“I am extremely excited to get back to my organic heritage and join a progressive, growing company with such high-quality fruit offerings,” Kiley shared. “I’m looking forward to working with the Awe Sum Team and customers while we navigate through the current challenges of COVID-19. Organics and fruit are both trending upward, creating a perfect scenario for us to take advantage of.”
Bringing extensive produce sales experience and more than 25 years working with customers in retail and foodservice, Kiley plans to impact Awe Sum’s sales prowess in a big way in his new role.
Having worked for 20 years at Earthbound Farm and in various roles across the Sales Department, Jon also brings organic produce insights drawn from a wide range of customers.
“We are really excited to have Jon join our team! Jon is an exceptional fit for our company and for our team. Jon’s years of experience in organic produce sales will be a huge asset while we continue to move into the future, focused on our ongoing goal of increasing our customer base and meeting the needs of our customers and growers,” David Posner, President, CEO and Founder, stated.
Kiley offers the broad knowledge base, perspective, and experience needed to work with organic produce customers, according to a press release, and he looks forward to working with the Awe Sum team in promoting the company’s dynamic organic commodity list. This list includes organic Peruvian table grapes, year-round green and gold kiwifruit, citrus, blueberries, Argentinean pears, and Southern Hemisphere apples.
“The timing is perfect for Jon to join our team as his 20 years of organic produce sales experience makes him a perfect fit.” Posner continued. “As the organic produce industry continues to sustain rapid growth, the Awe Sum team remains focused on service, quality, and the company’s uncompromising mission. While adapting to the ever-growing and changing market for organic produce, we continue to remain 100 percent focused and true to our mission statement.”
A huge congrats to the growing Awe Sum Organics team and Jon Kiley on the exciting path ahead!
