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 (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, a leading organization in foodservice distribution, is seeking a bilingual Outside Sales Consultant to manage territory accounts and drive profitable growth. This is an outside, field-based sales role with significant customer-facing responsibility.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve sales and gross-margin goals.
• Qualify prospects and manage a territory using account stratification and sales plans.
• Recommend products and solutions based on customer needs and market trends.
• Provide product information and on-site training to customer personnel.
• Manage customer relationships, including order issues, collections support, and coordination with operations.
• Prepare sales budgets, quotes, menu suggestions and maintain accurate sales records.
• Participate in company promotions, customer events, and regular sales meetings.
• Support and mentor newer team members as requested.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• BI-LINGUAL required (ability to read, write and speak English plus a second language).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or completion of an approved sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance that meets company insurability standards (see note below).
• Comfortable driving a personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, and meetings; travel within the territory may be up to 75%.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, follow-up, adaptability and customer-focus; proven sales ability and ability to build trust.

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Preferred Experience

• Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Demonstrated success selling into multi-unit or ethnic-segment foodservice accounts.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Reported base pay: $100,000 per year (Confidential Client). This is provided for transparency; actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.
• Role is listed as Contract / Full-time.
• Additional compensation elements may include bonus/incentives, car allowance or mileage reimbursement (for candidates in CA), cell phone, sales rewards and recognition.
• Robust benefits package may include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other typical employer benefits.

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Location & Travel

• Job location: Selma, CA (territory-based). Candidates should reside in or be willing to relocate to the territory.
• Travel: Up to 75% travel within assigned territory.

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Requirements & Conditions

• Pass employment testing and background checks as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must sign required protective covenants/agreement as part of employment.
• Maintain required auto insurance (example limits referenced by client).

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Why Join

• Structured sales training, career pathing and promotional opportunities.
• The chance to sell into varied ethnic segments and develop deep customer relationships.
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization supporting communities and associates.

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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.