Bilingual Sales Consultant - Melbourne, FL
The Bilingual Sales Consultant at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves business development, market research, customer training, and participation in sales meetings and company events, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills in both English and Spanish.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Bilingual Sales Consultant (English/Spanish preferred) for outside sales in Melbourne, FL. This territory-facing role focuses on building relationships with restaurants, foodservice accounts and other hospitality customers to drive profitable sales growth. This position blends new-business development, account management, product training, and field-based customer support.
- Outside sales role — territory-based in Melbourne, FL
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Combination of base pay, bonus and promotional incentives
- Travel within assigned territory; personal vehicle required
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve sales and profit goals within your assigned territory.
- Identify and qualify prospects using account stratification goals; research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes.
- Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff; assist customers with menu/ordering solutions.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend products and solutions to customers.
- Handle customer questions about pricing, availability, and product use; troubleshoot order/delivery issues.
- Drive to customer locations, attend industry events and client meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with credit and transportation teams to manage accounts receivable and delivery issues.
- Prepare sales quotes, maintain sales records, and produce reports and forecasts.
- Participate in company sales meetings, training and recognition programs.
- Assist in onboarding and training of new team members when requested.
Qualifications
Required education/experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR
- High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience), including completion of the Confidential Client Sales Internship where applicable.
Preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales or chef experience
Certificates & Licenses
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets Confidential Client insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance meeting the following limits: bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; property damage — $100,000.
Requirements
- Must pass pre-employment testing.
- Must sign Confidential Client protective covenants agreement.
- Reside in—or be willing to relocate to—the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Regular travel within the assigned territory; some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) may be required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong selling ability and persuasiveness.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Follow-up and organizational discipline; ability to manage work independently.
- Adaptability to changing customer and market needs.
- Proficiency with basic PC tasks and MS Office applications.
- Ability to read, write and speak English; bilingual skills are a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, bonus potential and promotional incentives.
- Estimated salary (from public source): approximately $59,273 per year — estimate only.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable (e.g., candidates in CA may receive mileage reimbursement).
- Company-provided cell phone for business use.
- Robust benefits package including employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) with matching.
- Specialized sales training and structured career pathing.
Location & Travel
- Job location: Melbourne, FL (territory-based).
- Frequent local travel within the assigned territory. Must use a personal vehicle for customer visits and client events.
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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