Bilingual Spanish Sales Associate

P&A Produce • Brooklyn, NY

5d

About The Position

We move fresh fruits and vegetables, fast, at volume, every single day. As a leading wholesale distributor serving retail and wholesale buyers across the region, we're on the hunt for a driven, bilingual Sales Associate who brings energy, hustle, and a genuine love for building customer relationships. This is a role for someone who thrives on finding new accounts, closing deals, and growing a book of business they can be proud of. If you're someone who lights up when talking to customers, loves watching their numbers climb, and wants a clear path to grow within a thriving company, keep reading. Who You Are Fluent in both English and Spanish — and proud of it You move seamlessly between languages and understand the value of connecting with Spanish-speaking customers in their own language. A relationship builder You know that sales is about trust, and you put in the work to earn it — and keep it. Competitive and goal-driven You track your numbers, celebrate your wins, and push through the tough days because you know the next deal is right around the corner. Eager to grow You want to learn, scale, and advance in your career. What You'll Do Hunt & Close Business Actively prospect new customers across retail and wholesale channels Negotiate pricing and deal terms confidently — balancing volume, market conditions, and company goals Prepare compelling quotes and close deals with urgency and professionalism Attend industry events and network your way into new opportunities Track your performance data and use it to sharpen your strategy Own Your Customer Relationships Be the go-to contact for your accounts — responsive, knowledgeable, and reliable Grow existing accounts by identifying upsell and expansion opportunities Handle customer feedback head-on and use it to improve the experience Answer questions about product characteristics, seasonality, taste profiles, and handling like a true expert Master the Product Develop deep knowledge of our full fresh produce lineup — varieties, seasonality, nutrition, and storage Stay ahead of industry trends, new varieties, and food safety regulations Use your product expertise to advise customers and differentiate yourself from the competition Keep Operations Running Smoothly Process orders accurately and on time using our order management system Maintain organized records to keep your accounts running without a hitch Uphold safety and sanitation standards on the floor What You Bring Fluency in Spanish and English — written and spoken 3+ years of proven sales experience (food & beverage industry experience is a big plus) A track record of hitting and exceeding targets Strong interpersonal skills — you're someone people genuinely like doing business with Solid organizational habits and the ability to juggle multiple accounts without dropping the ball Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with order management or inventory software is a bonus A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment What's in It for You Competitive base salary plus performance bonuses — your effort directly drives your earnings Medical insurance available 10 days of paid time off A clear growth trajectory — we reward hustle Work in a dynamic, high-energy environment at the Brooklyn Terminal Market

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English — written and spoken
• 3+ years of proven sales experience (food & beverage industry experience is a big plus)
• A track record of hitting and exceeding targets
• Strong interpersonal skills — you're someone people genuinely like doing business with
• Solid organizational habits and the ability to juggle multiple accounts without dropping the ball
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• food & beverage industry experience is a big plus
• experience with order management or inventory software is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect new customers across retail and wholesale channels
• Negotiate pricing and deal terms confidently — balancing volume, market conditions, and company goals
• Prepare compelling quotes and close deals with urgency and professionalism
• Attend industry events and network your way into new opportunities
• Track your performance data and use it to sharpen your strategy
• Be the go-to contact for your accounts — responsive, knowledgeable, and reliable
• Grow existing accounts by identifying upsell and expansion opportunities
• Handle customer feedback head-on and use it to improve the experience
• Answer questions about product characteristics, seasonality, taste profiles, and handling like a true expert
• Develop deep knowledge of our full fresh produce lineup — varieties, seasonality, nutrition, and storage
• Stay ahead of industry trends, new varieties, and food safety regulations
• Use your product expertise to advise customers and differentiate yourself from the competition
• Process orders accurately and on time using our order management system
• Maintain organized records to keep your accounts running without a hitch
• Uphold safety and sanitation standards on the floor

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonuses — your effort directly drives your earnings
• Medical insurance available
• 10 days of paid time off
• A clear growth trajectory — we reward hustle
• Work in a dynamic, high-energy environment at the Brooklyn Terminal Market

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed