About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an outside sales consultant to build relationships and grow accounts within an assigned territory. This is a field sales role focused on helping foodservice customers succeed while meeting sales and profitability targets. The role may require non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Develop new business, expand existing accounts, and reduce lost business to deliver profitable growth.
• Qualify and prioritize prospects in line with account stratification goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that drive customer success.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity and provide value-added advice to customers.
• Provide product information, demos, and practical training to customer personnel.
• Drive to customer locations, attend conventions and company meetings as needed.
• Support order fulfilment by coordinating with transportation and credit departments; help resolve order or inventory issues.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, sales reports and budgets; maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in company promotions, events, and sales meetings; engage in ongoing training.
• Assist with onboarding and training new sales team members when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent). Completion of the Confidential Client sales internship is considered relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Proficiency with basic PC functions and MS Office.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Mandarin and/or Hindi strongly preferred).
• Experience in restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or as a chef.
• Strong track record of territory development and consultative selling.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $47,526 per year (estimated).
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (mileage reimbursement applies for candidates in CA).
• Company-provided cell phone.
• Career development and specialized sales training.
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
• Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching.

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Requirements & Conditions

• Pass pre-employment testing.
• Must sign Confidential Client Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance limits as specified by the client.

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Skills & Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills.
• Persuasive consultative sales ability.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Adaptability and ability to manage workload independently.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.