Value-Added Sales Executive
Ripe Revival
Rocky Mount, NC
About the Role
This role is focused on expanding brokerage and direct sales of value-added food products including frozen fruits and vegetables, proteins, and prepared meals. The ideal candidate brings experience and network opportunities across retail, wholesale, and commercial industry segments.
This role will lead sales efforts around Ripe Revival's core value-added product offerings as the company implements its new IQF production and processing facility.
Reporting directly to the President, and eventually the VP of Sales, the Value-Added Sales Executive will own their domain and collaborate closely with leadership to tell our story, grow revenue, and help scale our mission to Revive Communities Through Food.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead sales strategy and execution for frozen and value-added products.
· Drive new accounts with foodservice, retail, commercial, and institutional buyers.
· Identify and secure strategic supply chain partners.
· Manage brokerage relationships and co-manufacturing opportunities.
· Collaborate with marketing and logistics teams for customer onboarding.
Qualifications:
· 3+ years in value-added, frozen foods, or protein sales.
· Familiarity with brokers, co-packers, and cold chain logistics.
· Experience with margin-based sales models and pricing structures.
· Strong industry network and deal-closing skills.
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Work from home
Travel reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Full job description
On Target Earnings shown in the range. This role offers a competitive base + uncapped commissions.
About the Company
At Ripe Inc., we believe in Reviving Communities Through Food by bridging the gap between farm excess and food access. Every position is mission-driven, anchored in faith-based values, and dedicated to serving communities through innovation, stewardship, empowerment, and collaboration.
Employees are expected to embrace and model our core values in all interactions and work, contributing to an organization where faith, excellence, and service intersect.