Field Sales Representative - Hartford CT Region

Role Overview

Prime Source Foods, the Northeast’s premier independent food distributor specializing in center‑of‑the‑plate proteins and provisions, is seeking a motivated bilingual Field Sales Representative with Portuguese speaking skills to join our growing team serving retail and food service customers in Hartford, CT region.

• Regularly call on and visit existing and prospective customers to solicit and process orders, address inquiries, and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify customer needs and expedite the resolution of concerns to maximize satisfaction.
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound leads, follow‑up, and outbound cold calls and emails.
• Schedule and organize times to introduce potential clients to our products and services.
• Enter sales orders and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure the collection of customer payments is smooth and respectful.
• Manage prices and monitor credit term compliance.
• Ensure excellent customer onboarding practices.
• Identify and minimize any potential disruption to customer deliveries.
• Achieve agreed‑upon growth and gross profit targets within schedule.
• Perform cost‑benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities, including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer problems.
• Attend sales meetings, trainings, or seminars, as required.
• Keep abreast of relevant food safety practices.
• Perform other duties, as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the broadline sales, food service sales or restaurant business.
• Ability to speak and hold conversations in Portuguese.
• Strong technological skills with familiarity with MS Office Suite, remote internet connectivity, and ERP software.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required, with access to dependable means of transportation.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in order processing and documentation.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities to address customer needs effectively.
• Proven ability to develop and execute new business prospecting plans.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of closing sales successfully.
• Must be able to: drive and sit for prolonged periods of time, work on a computer, and lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must reside in areas that allow reasonable travel distances to the coverage areas named above.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• HSA, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(K) with a weekly employer match
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Purchase Program – Quality products at a discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!