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, Foodservice Distribution.

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Outside Sales Consultant to support foodservice customers in the Haverhill, FL territory. This is a territory-based outside sales role focused on helping customers succeed while meeting sales and profitability targets. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business, expand existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue prospects consistent with account stratification goals.
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
• Track market trends and advise customers on products, pricing, and competitive offerings.
• Provide product information and deliver practical product training to customer staff.
• Attend customer visits, promotions, events, conventions, and district sales meetings as required.
• Manage account activity including order follow-up, trouble-shooting order issues, and coordinating with internal teams (e.g., transportation, credit).
• Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts and company meetings as needed.
• Prepare sales budgets, reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in ongoing training and assist in training new team members when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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What We Offer

• Competitive base pay with bonus potential and promotional incentives.
• Estimated base salary: $43,171 per year (estimated).
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where required by law, and a company-provided cell phone.
• Career pathing and specialized sales training.
• Individual and team-based selling opportunities and recognition programs.
• Robust benefits package including retirement savings options and employee purchase programs (where applicable).

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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’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent relatable experience (including completion of a sales internship).
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish); restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meet company insurability standards.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.

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Requirements

• Must pass employment testing.
• Must agree to and sign company confidentiality/protective covenants as a condition of employment.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory (Haverhill, FL).

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Skills & Competencies

• Building Trust
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Follow-up and Account Management
• Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
• Managing Work and Time
• Adaptability and Communication

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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.

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