Produce Sales Representative – Knoxville Market
Company: T&T Produce
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Area
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
T&T Produce is expanding its Knoxville sales team and seeking a motivated professional ready to build your own book of business from the ground up.
This is a hands-on, outside sales role servicing existing customers while prospecting new business in the Knoxville area driving growth by finding opportunities, starting conversations, opening accounts, and building long-term customer relationships.
While outside sales experience is a big plus, restaurant professionals, chefs, and culinary experts who understand fresh produce, customer needs, and kitchen operations are highly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- Prospect: Hunt for new business through cold calling, in-person visits, networking, and direct follow-up with decision-makers.
- Pipeline & Growth: Build a sales pipeline, open new accounts, reactivate former customers, and expand accounts through strong relationships.
- Learn the Trade: Master T&T Produce’s products, pricing, inventory, operations, and sales processes.
- Collaborate: Partner closely with the local Chattanooga team to seamlessly service your customers.
- Track Success: Meet sales and margin goals while diligently tracking your daily activity and follow-ups.
Who We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Comfortable with cold calling, in-person prospecting, and unscheduled business visits.
- Strong communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, persistent, and disciplined with your daily sales activities.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced industry and travel throughout the Knoxville area.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in restaurants, hospitality, produce, food service, outside sales, or territory sales.
- Proven track record of building a book of business.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- College degree is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Base salary plus commission structure.
- Perks: Car allowance, Cell Phone, and flexible schedule.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, 401K, and vision insurance, plus company-paid life insurance.
- Time Off: Paid vacation.
- Culture: A supportive, team-oriented environment.
If you enjoy building relationships, winning new customers, and working out in the field rather than behind a desk, we’d love to hear from you!