Sales Representative (Bilingual preferred/ Charles, St Mary's and Calvert county )
The Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, promoting products and services, and building strong relationships with new and existing customers within assigned territories. This role focuses on achieving sales and profit goals through business development, market research, and customer support, requiring adaptability and excellent communication skills. The position offers career growth, specialized training, and a comprehensive benefits package in a purpose-driven organization.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to promote products and services, build and grow customer relationships, and achieve assigned sales and profitability goals within a defined territory. This role focuses on foodservice and restaurant customers and may require some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business, grow existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth within your assigned territory.
- Identify, qualify, and pursue prospects according to account stratification goals.
- Assess customer needs and recommend product and service mixes that drive customer success.
- Track market trends and recommend products and pricing based on customer goals.
- Share product knowledge, practical training, and value-added services with customer personnel.
- Answer customer questions about product availability, pricing, and usage.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, meetings, and events as required.
- Work with internal teams (credit, transportation) to resolve order, delivery, and account issues.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotions, and customer events; engage in ongoing training.
- Prepare sales reports, quotes, menu suggestions, and maintain sales records and customer files.
- Other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience (completion of a sales internship or formal sales training is acceptable).
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meet company insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance meeting the following limits: Bodily injury — $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident; Property damage — $100,000.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual proficiency (preferred).
- Prior restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Experience with territory selling, account management, and consultative selling.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with bonus and promotional incentive opportunities (estimated base: $49,887/year — actual pay may vary with experience and location).
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement where applicable, and company-provided cell phone.
- Career pathing and specialized sales training.
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition.
- Robust benefits package including Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with employer matching.
Other Requirements & Notes
- Must pass employment testing.
- Must sign required protective covenants/confidentiality agreements as a condition of employment.
- Reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the general vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Ability to work occasional non-traditional hours to meet customer needs.
Why Join
This role offers the chance to work in a purpose-driven sales organization that supports communities and associates, with structured training, clear career progression, and tangible rewards for strong performance. If you enjoy consultative selling and building long-term customer relationships, this is an ideal opportunity.
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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