Brophy Brothers is a specialty produce distributor serving the foodservice industry across the New York metropolitan area. As part of the Produce One platform, Brophy Brothers combines the agility and personal relationships of a family-rooted distributor with the scale, purchasing power, and resources of a growing multi-company organization. We are investing in our sales team and building a foundation for sustained growth across restaurants, hotels, institutions, and catering operations.
The OpportunityWe are seeking driven, relationship-focused Sales Executives to join our team and help build something from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to grow a territory, develop a book of business, and play a foundational role in the next chapter of Brophy Brothers' growth — backed by the resources of an expanding produce platform.
What You'll Do- Manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts, including restaurants, hotels, institutions, and catering operations
- Proactively prospect and develop new business within an assigned New York metro territory
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with chefs, owners, and operators by understanding their needs and delivering consistent value
- Partner closely with operations and sales leadership to ensure service levels and product quality reflect the Brophy Brothers standard
- Stay current on product availability, seasonality, and market pricing to advise clients effectively
- Maintain accurate account records and pipeline activity using company CRM tools
- Represent Brophy Brothers professionally in the field, at industry events, and within the culinary community
- Minimum two years of sales experience in foodservice, produce, or specialty food distribution
- Strong culinary background a plus — experience in a professional kitchen, with chefs, or in restaurant operations is highly valued
- A proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in the field
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of the New York metro foodservice market preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Brophy Brothers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Produce One and its affiliated companies do not sponsor employment-based visas or other employment authorization programs. Applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship as a condition of employment.
Skills Required
- Minimum two years of sales experience in foodservice, produce, or specialty food distribution
- Proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in the field
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Strong culinary background or experience in a professional kitchen (preferred)
- Working knowledge of the New York metro foodservice market (preferred)
What We Do
Premier ProduceOne is a privately held distribution company and restaurant wholesaler that connects local farms to local chefs using state-of-the-art facilities. They provide fresh produce, domestic and imported specialty and gourmet foods, and other fine products—including exclusive cheeses and oils—to the state of Ohio and surrounding areas, priding themselves on delivering the flavor of highest quality local and specialty goods.
