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 develop new business, grow existing accounts, and help customers succeed. This role focuses on territory-based relationship selling in the foodservice/restaurant channels with an emphasis on consultative, value-based selling. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory
• Seek and qualify prospects according to account stratification goals
• Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that align with their business goals
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend product ideas and merchandising solutions to customers
• Provide product information and hands-on training to customer staff
• Answer customer questions about products, pricing, availability, and use
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings; manage territory travel efficiently
• Communicate with credit/operations teams to resolve billing or delivery issues and collect receivables as required
• Manage order and delivery exceptions (out-of-stock, special orders, low inventory) and coordinate with operations teams to resolve
• Participate in promotions, customer events, and trade shows
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions, and routine administrative reports
• Attend and engage in sales training and district meetings
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members as requested
• 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), including completion of a relevant sales internship
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish); restaurant management, foodservice outside sales or chef experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Current automobile insurance meeting minimum limits: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident; Property damage - $100,000
• Ability to read, write and speak English (and Spanish if bilingual preference)
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $59,882 per year (estimated)
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable; company cell phone provided
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching
• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
• Robust benefits package and structured career pathing and sales training

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Requirements & Conditions

• Must pass employment testing and any background checks required by the client
• Must sign the Confidential Client’s Protective Covenants Agreement (if applicable)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (applicants currently authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered)
• Maintain current automobile insurance and a driver record that meets insurability standards

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong consultative sales skills and persuasiveness
• Ability to build trust and long-term customer loyalty
• Excellent follow-up and time-management skills
• Adaptability and strong communication skills
• Comfortable working some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as customer needs require

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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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