Bilingual Sales Consultant- Cary, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Durham, NC
The Bilingual Sales Consultant is responsible for outside sales activities within assigned territories in North Carolina, focusing on building and maintaining customer relationships to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves developing new business, managing existing accounts, providing product information and training, and collaborating with internal teams to support customer success. The position requires frequent travel, bilingual communication skills, and a strong background in sales or restaurant management.
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.
Job Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Bilingual Sales Consultant based in Selma, CA. This outside sales role focuses on building and growing foodservice customer relationships across an assigned territory. The position requires frequent travel (up to 75%), strong customer-facing selling skills, and the ability to communicate in English and a second language. Competitive compensation, car allowance (mileage reimbursement for California candidates), bonus opportunities, and a robust benefits package are provided.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth within the assigned territory.
- Qualify and pursue prospects according to account segmentation goals.
- Assess customer business needs and recommend product and service solutions.
- Track market trends and competitor activity; provide customers with value-added product information.
- Respond to customer questions about product availability, pricing, and usage.
- Provide product demonstrations and on-site training to customer staff as needed.
- Drive to customer locations, conventions, and company meetings using a personal vehicle.
- Coordinate with credit and transportation teams to manage accounts receivable and delivery issues.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer visits, and company events.
- Maintain sales records, prepare sales quotes and reports, and support administrative sales processes.
- Assist in training new employees and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR High School Diploma / GED plus 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, B2B/outside sales, or equivalent experience (including completion of a relevant sales internship).
- Bilingual — fluency in English plus a second language is required.
- Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards and liability limits.
- Ability to reside in or relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Previous territory sales experience in foodservice or hospitality.
Other requirements:
- Pass employment assessments and background checks as required.
- Sign Confidential Client’s protective covenants agreement if hired.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $100,000 per year (as listed)
- Bonus and promotional incentive opportunities
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement for California candidates; company-provided cell phone
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with automatic matching (program details provided to candidates)
- Sales rewards, recognition programs, and specialized sales training
- Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and other standard benefits)
Travel & Work Environment
- Up to 75% travel within the assigned territory.
- Outside sales role that may require non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays) to meet customer needs.
- Territory includes retail and foodservice accounts across the assigned market.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong sales ability and persuasiveness
- Building trust and customer loyalty
- Follow-up and customer service orientation
- Effective communication and adaptability
- Time and territory management
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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