Consultant Sales Representative
The Consultant Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for outside sales activities, including developing new business, managing existing accounts, and achieving sales and profit goals within an assigned territory. This role involves building strong customer relationships, providing product knowledge and training, and participating in sales meetings and company events to support customer success and business growth. The position requires travel, some non-traditional hours, and offers competitive compensation with career development opportunities.
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.
What You’ll Do
This outside sales role as a Consultant Sales Representative focuses on building and growing customer relationships within an assigned territory to drive profitable sales growth. You will represent a confidential client in the foodservice/sales space and support customers by offering product knowledge, service solutions, and consultative selling.
- Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to meet territory sales goals.
- Seek and qualify prospects following account stratification and territory plans.
- Research customer needs and recommend product and service mixes to meet those needs.
- Present product information, pricing, availability, and practical training to customer staff.
- Track market trends, competitor offerings, and share value-added insights with customers.
- Manage order issues and coordinate with internal teams (credit, logistics) to resolve problems.
- Drive a personal vehicle to customer accounts, trade shows, and meetings as required.
- Participate in sales meetings, promotions, customer events, and ongoing training.
- Prepare sales quotes, budgets, reports, and maintain accurate sales records.
Qualifications
- 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 equivalent experience such as completion of a sales internship).
- Proven outside or territory sales experience with measurable results.
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the geographic vicinity of the assigned territory.
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle for business use.
Preferred Qualifications
- Restaurant management, foodservice outside sales, or chef experience.
- Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and customer-loyalty skills.
Requirements & Conditions
- Pass required employment testing.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel within the territory.
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed to meet customer needs.
- Participation in training and occasional travel to regional meetings.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range (reported): $42,000 – $70,000 per year.
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and promotional incentive opportunities.
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement (per company policy) and company-provided cell phone in certain locations.
- Robust benefits package including retirement plan options and employee purchase programs (details provided by the hiring organization).
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition programs.
Location & Travel
- Job location: Virginia, MN (territory: 22801).
- This position is field-based and will require regular travel within the assigned territory.
Why Join
- Opportunity to join a purpose-driven sales organization focused on customer success and career development.
- Specialized sales training, clear career pathing, and recognition programs for strong performance.
- Access to benefits and programs that support long-term growth and financial wellness.
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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