Meet the Stahmanns Family: Victor Sloan, Director of Sales
After uncracking the story of pecans and how our company has grown, it’s time we dive a little deeper and see what’s under the shell: our beloved team. To us, our Stahmanns team isn’t just a collection of employees—it’s a family built upon generations of growth and tradition. Whether we’re related by blood or bonded through work, we’re all part of the ever-growing, pecan-loving Stahmanns family.
For the first edition of our “Meet the Stahmanns Family” blog series, we start with Victor Sloan, the Director of Sales. Read on to learn more about Victor and the invaluable expertise and passion he brings to Stahmanns.
Q: What is your role at Stahmanns?
A: I’m the Director of Sales.
I assist with the development of new customers with excellent customer service as we continue to grow the business. I provide our customers with the necessary product information to ensure they can make an informed decision regarding their purchase. It’s all about having a real connection with customers and developing a close bond with weekly phone calls.
Our customers are not another number to us. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships. As the Director of Sales, I work with nearly all of the departments at the plant, from the Warehouse to Accounting.
“Stahmanns looks for the best individuals and companies to sell the best product to, and our customers share our values.”
– Victor Sloan
Q: Why did you choose Stahmanns as your “home?”
A: Being born and raised in Las Cruces, NM, I knew staying close to home was important to me. I remember feeling excited to be a part of a company that values the community as much as I do. Stahmanns Inc. has a long history of leadership in the industry with the highest quality of pecans around, and as one of the best salesmen in the business, I knew I needed to be behind the best product possible. With over 80 years of production, they’ve held true to their values; quality of product, integrity, honesty, and continual improvement that have strengthened the company.
Q: What have you learned about the pecan industry in your time at Stahmanns?
A: It’s all about providing an honest product, and being honest with your customers about that product. Your customers know when you are looking out for their best interests and continue to “reward” you with their business time and time again. Stahmanns looks for the best individuals and companies to sell the best product to, and our customers share our values. Mistakes help us develop—without these mistakes we cannot learn and grow, thus providing some of the best pecans on the market. Since working for Stahmanns, I have gained confidence in my own skills to show companies they can trust where they are investing their time. My confidence reflects my skill set as well as the skill set of the company I represent.
Here’s what our customers have to say about Victor:
“I’ve been in the pecan business over 30 years at the grower level as well as broker level and now as a manufacturer of gourmet products purchasing pecans as an ingredient. In agriculture there are so many different variables, and qualities of product, it is important to match the product to the specific purpose. I need the BEST pecans available for my products…and Stahmanns has the very best available anywhere. They do an excellent shelling job….and using their pecans reduces our work in our own cleaning process. Whether pieces, Mammoth Halves or Jr. Mammoth they are consistent in size and quality and freshness…all at a very competitive price!
Victor Sloan is the best salesperson I have EVER dealt with in the industry! He knows pecans and the pecan business thoroughly and goes out of his way to meet his customer’s needs. He responds immediately any time I call him to provide me with the information I need and will ‘break a leg’ to get the product that I need to me exactly on time when I need it. Pecan business boils down to communication and trust. For several years, I had never met him, but I felt like he was as close as a family member, because he was able to communicate exactly what he had available to meet what I needed…and when the shipment came it was exactly as he had described! He has earned my highest trust and appreciation! I always envisioned him as standing tall above all the ones I had dealt with previously in pecans in integrity and work ethic…and then when I finally met him it was confirmed…he STANDS TALL!”
Courtesy of The Great San Saba River Pecan Co.
Q: Why do you think potential clients should choose Stahmanns?
A: We provide the best product on the market due to the extensive experience we have growing, shelling, and selling pecans. After more than 80 years in the business, we have not stopped growing as a company. We produce a high quality product and are proud to say so. We put our customer’s needs first and ensure they won’t get lost in the shuffle.
“Victor Sloan is the best salesperson I have EVER dealt with in the industry! ”
– San Saba River Pecan Co.
Q: What do you love about Stahmanns Pecans?
A: First and foremost, the values the company holds itself to; Quality, Integrity, Honesty, and Continual Improvement that strengthen the company every day. I have been lucky enough to develop a strong relationship with the owner Sally Stahmann. I’ve been welcomed in like family. I get to work with some of the best individuals around. Not only do they maintain a positive attitude, but they have become like a second family to me. The pecans Stahmanns produces are one of a kind, I am happy to buy a case from the company instead of shopping in store.
Connect with Victor today!
We proudly stand behind Victor and our entire Sales and Customer Relations team with excellent service, true commitment, and constant dedication. If you’re ready to work with a pecan provider who promises all of the above on top of a superior product, look no further.
Contact us today to get in touch with Victor and taste Stahmanns Pecans for yourself.
EMAIL: vsloan@stahmanns.com PHONE: (575) 644-8247