Class Produce Group LLC Is Hiring A Bilingual Sales Representative

Join Our Team as a Sales Representative! 🚀

Seeking a dedicated Sales Representative to promote our fresh produce offerings, build strong client relationships, and deliver exceptional service. If you have a passion for food distribution and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Description

The Sales Representative will be responsible for marketing Class Produce Group products to new customers and maintaining relationships with existing clients. Providing outstanding customer service to all clients is a key part of the role, ensuring that every interaction fosters loyalty and growth.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Client Acquisition: Secure new accounts by actively exploring the field, taking initial and repeat orders, and managing daily and weekly schedules efficiently to meet potential and current clients.
• Order Management: Submit orders via in-person, fax, phone, or email, double-check accuracy, and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Reporting & Analysis: Keep management informed with activity reports, call logs, work plans, and competitive analyses to identify market trends.
• Competitive Monitoring: Gather marketplace intelligence on pricing, product offerings, and merchandising techniques to stay ahead of the competition.
• Customer Partnership: Collaborate with clients strategically to grow their business using a consultative approach.
• Product & Service Recommendations: Suggest product or policy modifications based on results and competitive insights.
• Customer Issue Resolution: Investigate complaints, develop solutions, and communicate findings to management to ensure customer delight.

About Our Company

We are a family-owned food distribution business with over 90 years of experience. We distribute fresh fruits and vegetables within a 500-mile radius, including Baltimore/Washington, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Our reputation is built on quality, service, and dependability, and we value strong relationships with shippers, associates, and customers.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Prescription, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Disability, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• FMLA, Traditional & Roth 401K, Matching, and Profit Sharing (eligible)
• FSA and HSA options
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• And much more! 🎉

Requirements

• Education: College degree preferred but not required; proficiency in MS Office required; knowledge of Prophet is a plus.
• Experience & Skills: Minimum of 3 years in produce sales; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Licenses & Transportation: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Customer Skills: Excellent customer service, sales goal achievement, closing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Territory Management: Ability to prospect and manage client territories effectively.

Working Conditions

The role involves both office work and on-site visits to customer locations. Regular local and regional travel is expected to meet clients in person. The work environment varies from office settings with moderate noise to diverse customer environments such as retail stores and warehouses.

Daily tasks include computer and phone use, interacting with staff, candidates, and vendors. The position is largely sedentary with some travel responsibilities.

Note: The above details summarize the essential functions of the job. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the company's needs.

EOE/Vet/Disabled