Nashville Produce Sales Representative

T & T Produce, Inc.; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

T&T Produce, Inc. is expanding its Nashville sales team and seeking a motivated outside sales professional to build a personal book of business from the ground up.

The role focuses on servicing existing customers while prospecting new business in the Nashville area to drive growth and build long-term relationships. Ideal candidates include restaurant professionals, chefs, and culinary experts who understand fresh produce and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Required: comfortable with cold calling and in-person prospecting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, persistent and disciplined in daily activities.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Nashville area.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business via cold calls, in-person visits, networking and follow-ups with decision-makers.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline; open new accounts and grow existing ones.
• Learn T&T Produce product lines, pricing, inventory, and sales processes.
• Collaborate with the Chattanooga team to service customers.
• Meet sales and margin goals while tracking daily activity.

Job description

Produce Sales Representative - Nashville Market

Produce Sales Representative - Nashville MarketCompany: T&T ProduceLocation: Nashville, Tennessee AreaJob Type: Full-time

About The Role

T&T Produce is expanding its Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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!