Company description

Upper Valley Produce believes in providing you with the freshest products exactly when you need them. UVP is a wholesale produce company centrally located in White River Junction, Vermont and is part of the UVP Group which includes Provisions International, and Taste of the North. We have been at the forefront of the regionally responsible food movement, serving as a vital link in connecting local and regional growers to the greater New England markets. Our grower and producer relationships combined with customized logistics make us a leader in the distribution industry.

Job description

Role and Responsibilities
· Manage sales territory in Southern Vermont, and New Hampshire while also working as an integral part of the sales team.

· Building relationships with new and existing customers. Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients is essential to ensure repeat business. Quickly resolve complaints or issues as they arise.

· Find avenues to maximize & fill routes within assigned territory to generate profit dollars – market penetration. Coordinate effectively with transportation and logistics to ensure route optimization while balancing sales needs.

· Work in conjunction with inside staff to develop leads, and sales strategies to reach company set goals. Identify and peruse new sales opportunities for business growth and territory development. Evaluate previous goals/strategies for effectiveness.

· Collaborate with the purchasing team to set up product demos and source potential new product lines.

· Demonstrate effective communication with potential customers, existing customers, colleagues and industry professionals.

· Strategize with leadership to work on areas for growth or improvement on a regular basis. Conduct regular market research to stay on top of industry trends. Attend regular sales meetings to offer both feedback and progress for sales territory and company business. Promote the UVP brand and values.

· Fill in as needed for member of the sales team (inside & outside) as requested. Understanding the inside operations will be a requirement prior to going on the road.

Travel & Equipment
· Monthly car allowance or company car provided for business use only

· Gas Card for company travel

· Laptop

· Cell Phone

SKILLS & Requirements
· Autonomy

· Motivated & enthusiastic

· Organization skills

· Working knowledge of the food industry

· Computer skills – adaptable to technology

· Strategic thinking

· Determination to close deal

· Effective communication – verbal & written

BENEFITS

· Health Insurance & Aflac

· Retirement with 3% match

· 2 Weeks PTO after 90 days

· Profit sharing monthly after 90 days based on company performance. 1% after net income minimum has been met.

ONBOARDING

· On boarding will take three weeks and be rotated through several departments to gain an understanding of operations and key personnel. Departments include Inside Sales, Warehouse 1st shift, Warehouse 2nd shift, Transportation including Londonderry, and Provisions.

Company equipment will be issued after onboarding process has been completed.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

February 28, 2026