Bilingual Sales Reprsentitive

Carlton Farms; Carlton (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Farms is seeking a Bilingual Sales Representative to promote the Carlton Farms brand with English- and Spanish-speaking customers in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The role involves solving product and delivery needs, growing the customer base, and coordinating pricing with the sales manager.

The position requires fluent bilingual communication, strong sales skills, and the ability to meet daily call and order targets, with potential for in-person visits to deepen customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• 5+ years in manufacturing or food-industry sales preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with strong deadlines discipline.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find solutions for products and arrange timely delivery.
• Identify new customer opportunities and report to sales manager.
• Adhere to pricing from weekly price sheets; obtain approvals for exceptions.
• Maximize value by promoting best-margin products as directed.
• Make sales calls and submit orders; ensure 3:00 pm cutoff is met.
• Propose in-person visits for relationship building when beneficial.
• Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) support to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Salesforce

10-key

Job description

General Description

The Bilingual Sales Representative is responsible for promoting the Carlton Farms brand through positive interactions with current and prospective customers, including English- and Spanish-speaking customers. This position requires fluency in both English and Spanish to effectively serve and grow Carlton Farms' bilingual customer base.

Job Duties

• Help customers find solutions for the products they wish to order, in terms of both timely delivery and desired product.


• Identify new customer opportunities, present them to the sales manager, and continually grow the business whenever possible.


• Adhere to pricing from weekly price sheets provided by the sales manager unless otherwise approved. Any exception pricing provided to customers must be agreed upon with the sales manager.


• Maximize product value by selling the best possible margin product as directed by the sales manager, offering the 2nd or 3rd best option as needed and approved.


• Make all sales calls to customers in a timely manner.


• Submit sales orders as they are taken, and reinforce with customers the need to place orders in time to meet the required 3:00 pm cutoff.


• Make every effort to sell customers something on each call — do not let a customer end a call without ordering.


• Determine when an in-person visit will improve the customer relationship and communicate that need to the sales manager for discussion.


• Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) communication support to customers, prospects, and internal teams as needed to ensure clear, accurate service.

Requirements

Requirements/ Skills

• Bilingual required — fluent in both English and Spanish (spoken and written).


• 5+ years in a manufacturing or food industry sales position preferred.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Detail-oriented, analytical, and willing to put in the time needed to meet deadlines.

Technology, Equipment, Certifications (i.e. 10-key, phone, chopper)

• Strong computer skills required. (Microsoft Office Suite experience required (Word, Excel).


• Google Suite experience preferred.


• Salesforce experience preferred.


• 10-key, phone, and fax proficiency.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods while using a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone.


• Ability to lift, carry, and transport work-related materials that may occasionally weigh up to 25 lbs.