Knoxville Produce Sales Representative

T & T Produce, Inc.; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone

Flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

T&T Produce is expanding its Knoxville sales team. The role focuses on building your own book of business from the ground up, servicing existing customers, and prospecting new accounts in the Knoxville area.

Outside sales experience is a plus, and candidates with restaurant, culinary, or food service backgrounds are encouraged to apply. A car allowance and flexible schedule support field work and growth.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with cold calling, in-person prospecting, and unscheduled visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, persistent, and disciplined with daily sales activities.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced industry and travel throughout the Knoxville area.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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 service customers.

Skills

Cold calling

In-person prospecting

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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!