Produce Sales Representative

Are you an energetic, goal-driven commercial professional seeking your next career milestone in the fast-paced agricultural and food distribution sector? Randstad is excited to partner with a reputable wholesale supplier to recruit an exceptional Produce Sales Representative for an immediate, full-time permanent opening in Langley, British Columbia. Operating on-site within our specialized sales & marketing division, this role features a competitive compensation range of $60,000 to $85,000 annually and a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. In this position, you will be employed directly by our client—a prominent regional leader in perishable food commodities—driving commercial expansion, cultivating valuable buyer accounts, and managing day-to-day accounts across retail and foodservice sectors.

As an on-site Produce Sales Representative in Langley, you will be at the very center of perishable commodity transactions, bridging the gap between local growers, regional distribution hubs, independent grocers, and commercial buyers. Success in agricultural trading demands acute commercial instincts, proactive pricing strategies, and meticulous relationship management. Every day in this role brings fast-paced opportunities to deliver impact: negotiating spot-market transactions, monitoring fluctuating crop yields, managing customer inventory pipelines, and forecasting seasonal demand. Your dedicated contributions within sales & marketing will directly expand client market share, safeguard product margins, and uphold outstanding service delivery.

Bilingualism and Language Requirements: Professional fluency in English (both verbal and written) is required for this position to negotiate sales agreements, handle operational correspondence, and communicate effectively with local growers, commercial buyers, and logistics personnel throughout Western Canada. While daily operations are conducted in English, bilingual proficiency or multilingual capabilities are recognized as valuable assets within our diverse sales & marketing talent network, supporting broader engagement across diverse agricultural communities.

Advantages
• Attractive base salary between $60,000 and $85,000 annually, aligned with your professional sales experience and market knowledge.
• Predictable weekday schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, offering a balanced lifestyle with regular evenings and weekends free.
• Direct-hire, permanent employment opportunity with an established agricultural distribution organization.
• Comprehensive extended health, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid vacation allowance, statutory holiday pay, and paid personal leave days.
• Modern on-site workspace in Langley, BC, featuring collaborative peer support and direct access to leadership.
• Personalized career guidance and professional advocacy from our specialized sales & marketing recruitment consultants.

Responsibilities
• Prospect, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across retail grocery accounts, food service operators, and wholesale distribution networks.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative commercial partnerships through frequent client check-ins, scheduled reviews, and consultative account management.
• Negotiate daily spot-market pricing, volume contract agreements, delivery timelines, and credit terms to secure profitable gross margins.
• Monitor regional commodity pricing, seasonal harvest schedules, warehouse inventory turnover, and competitor market trends.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, cold-chain warehouse teams, and freight logistics to guarantee prompt order fulfillment and product freshness.
• Accurately prepare and process customer purchase orders, price sheets, sales documentation, and account contracts in enterprise ERP systems.
• Address customer inquiries, manage order adjustments, and resolve product quality discrepancies promptly to uphold high satisfaction ratings.
• Track and evaluate sales performance metrics against weekly and monthly targets, delivering actionable updates to sales & marketing management.
• Proactively market seasonal produce varieties and surplus warehouse inventory to accelerate turnover and prevent perishable product loss.
• Represent the client organization professionally at industry trade shows, agricultural exhibitions, and regional networking conferences.

Qualifications
• 2 to 4 years of proven business-to-business (B2B) sales experience, preferably within produce distribution, food wholesale, or grocery retail channels.
• Practical knowledge of fresh produce commodities, seasonal harvest cycles, grade standards, and cold-chain supply operations.
• Strong commercial negotiation, objection handling, and relationship-building capabilities with a proven record of closing profitable deals.
• Clear, professional verbal and written English communication skills for customer negotiations and business correspondence.
• Solid commercial arithmetic capabilities for computing gross margins, markups, freight costs, and volume price structures.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, thriving in an energetic, time-critical, and deadline-driven trading environment.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to navigate fast-moving market shifts, unpredictable supply variations, and perishable inventory timelines.
• Practical computer proficiency with experience utilizing CRM platforms, enterprise order-entry systems, and standard spreadsheet software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework in business administration, marketing, or agricultural sciences is an asset.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Langley, BC, maintaining the scheduled shift of Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to personal transportation for occasional local client visits and regional site coordination.

Summary
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