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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Job Summary

This outside sales role supports a confidential client in Sales, focused on building relationships with new and existing foodservice and restaurant accounts in the assigned territory. The role requires strong consultative selling, territory development, and the ability to support customers with product knowledge, training, and order problem resolution. Candidate must be bilingual.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and grow existing accounts to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Prospect and qualify leads in line with account segmentation goals.
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate products and services.
• Monitor market and competitor activity and communicate value-added insights to customers.
• Provide product information and on-site training for customer personnel.
• Manage order issues (stock, special orders, inventory) and coordinate with operations/transportation.
• Support customer events, promotions, and periodic sales meetings.
• Drive to customer accounts, conventions, and company meetings as required.
• Assist with collections and work with credit teams when necessary.
• Prepare sales quotes, menu suggestions, budgets, and routine sales reports.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and help onboard new sales team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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What We Offer / Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance (or mileage reimbursement where applicable) and company-provided cell phone.
• Career-path and promotion opportunities for entry-level and experienced hires.
• Specialized sales training and ongoing development programs.
• Team and individual recognition programs.
• Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with matching (where applicable).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years’ restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent), including completion of any company sales internship programs.
• Bilingual proficiency (verbal and written) — required.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance meeting liability minimums (as described by the employer).
• Residency in or willingness to relocate to the geographical vicinity of the assigned territory.
• Ability to pass employment testing and any required background checks.
• Willingness to sign client-required protective covenants or agreements as a condition of employment.

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Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior foodservice, restaurant management, culinary, or outside sales experience.
• Experience selling into restaurants, foodservice, or hospitality channels.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office and basic CRM/sales reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, follow-up and adaptability.

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Core Competencies

• Building trust and customer loyalty
• Sales ability / Persuasiveness
• Follow-up and managing work
• Communication and adaptability

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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.