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 — Restaurant & Food Service.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This outside sales role focuses on building and growing business with foodservice customers in the assigned territory. You will represent a Confidential Client’s product and service portfolio, develop new accounts, support existing customers, and help customers improve their operations while meeting sales and profitability goals.

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to achieve profitable sales growth.
• Prospect, qualify, and prioritize leads consistent with account stratification.
• Assess customer needs and propose product/service mixes that drive value.
• Recommend products based on market trends and customer goals.
• Provide product information and on-site training to customer personnel.
• Maintain strong knowledge of competitor offerings and local market conditions.
• Manage order issues, coordinate with transportation and credit teams, and resolve customer problems.
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events, and ongoing training.
• Prepare sales quotes, budgets, and reports; maintain accurate sales records.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related discipline OR HSD/GED plus 3 years of restaurant management, B2B or outside sales experience (or equivalent experience, including completion of a sales internship).
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Current automobile insurance (required limits are described by the client).
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed for customer events.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other languages relevant to the local market).
• Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
• Proven outside-sales track record in foodservice or hospitality.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $54,966 per year (estimated). Actual compensation may include base pay plus bonus and promotional incentives.
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (varies by location) and a company-provided cell phone.
• Robust benefits package may include 401(k) with matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other standard benefits.
• Ongoing sales training and career development opportunities.

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Employment Type & Location

• Location: South Russell, OH (territory-based outside sales).
• Employment type: Full-time (contractor options may apply per client needs).
• Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.

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Notes & Compliance

• This posting replaces any reference to the original employer name with "Confidential Client."
• Applicants may be required to pass employment testing and sign a protective covenants agreement as a condition of hire.
• Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact Careertakes if you need assistance during the hiring process.
• No requirement listed is intended to unlawfully discriminate against any protected class under US federal, state, or local law.

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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.