Business Development Representative Position Available In Nash, North Carolina

Business Development Representative Ripe Revival Rocky Mount, NC 27804

• Hybrid work

Mission Alignment:

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. ________________________________________

Position Summary:

The Business Development Rep is an entry to mid-level role focused on building grassroots sales relationships within the community. From specialty retailers to churches and local institutions, this role plays a key part in getting our products into new hands. Reporting directly to the President, and eventually the VP of Sales, the Business Development Rep 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 . ________________________________________

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell market products, fresh produce, and value-added items to retailers, markets, and other institutions.
• List building through online tools and cold calling.
• Promote seasonal campaigns (e.g. pumpkins to churches and schools).
• Execute on-site product demos and sampling initiatives.
• Capture customer data and relay feedback to the sales and product teams.
• Support market research for emerging trends in local commerce.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of customer-facing sales or retail experience.
• Energetic, self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls and door-to-door sales visits.

– Passion for local food systems and community engagement ________________________________________

Statement of Faith & Equal Opportunity:

Ripe Inc. operates from a Christian faith-based foundation. While we invite candidates of all backgrounds to apply, employees must understand and respect the faith mission that informs our work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity of thought, background, and experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Work from home

Shift:

8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus opportunities

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Rocky Mount, NC 27804