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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Foodservice Sales Representatives to join area teams calling on foodservice distributors and operators. In this role you will:

• Build distributor and operator relationships to increase product distribution and usage
• Present new product ideas, menu/usage suggestions, and merchandising solutions to operators
• Educate distributor sales teams on why they should sell Confidential Client products
• Execute local marketing and merchandising strategies to grow sales
• Track activity, manage simple business plans, and report results to your area team

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Training & Career Path

Confidential Client provides a structured development program designed for new sales hires:

• 8–12 months of blended training (office + market) with hands-on sales calls
• Four in-person seminar sessions during the first 15 months covering product, strategic sales, facility tours, and professional development
• Online modules, mentor-guided field coaching, and team-based onboarding
• Clear advancement paths: Territory Manager → Account Executive → Senior Account Executive and potential transition into sales leadership, marketing, or corporate roles
• Relocation is commonly required for promotions; mobility improves advancement opportunities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Professional Selling, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or related field; 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; candidates must NOT require future employer visa sponsorship
• Comfortable with the handling/preparation and (in some training contexts) consumption of various food products (may include pork, beef, chicken, peanuts)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods; willingness to travel within assigned territory
• Open to relocation as needed to support career growth

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay of $1,325 (equivalent to $68,900/year)
• Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, discretionary merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing (where applicable)
• Professional development, networking opportunities, and potential future internships/co-ops or full-time roles within Confidential Client’s organization

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Location & Work Type

• This posting is for an on-site, full-time, salaried position. Multiple locations are available; this specific listing is for Houston, TX.
• Fieldwork requires frequent in-market visits and driving; expectations include both office and customer-site time.
• Confidential Client does not currently offer remote entry-level career opportunities for this role.

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What We Value

• Coachable, driven individuals who enjoy relationship-based selling
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• A results-oriented mindset and willingness to learn the foodservice channel

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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.

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